What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Transportation (Practice Builder) – NEPA Focus position at Rincon Consultants, Inc?
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Director of Transportation (Practice Builder) to lead and expand our transportation planning and environmental compliance practice. This leadership role involves managing client relationships, overseeing internal teams, and driving business development for transportation-related environmental projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in NEPA/CEQA compliance, experience with agencies such as Caltrans, FHWA, FTA, and regional transit authorities, and a strong background in transportation infrastructure projects including roadways, transit, and rail.
This position requires a dynamic leader with experience in business development, client management, strategic consulting, technical oversight, and team leadership. The Director will collaborate with Rincon leaders across multiple disciplines and service lines to grow our transportation practice while ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility.
Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Business Development and Client Engagement
Project Oversight and Technical Leadership
Team Leadership and Mentorship
This Job Might Be for You If You Have the Following:
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400 associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000–$170,000, plus benefits and a generous bonus program. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs.
Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities.
This position requires a dynamic leader with experience in business development, client management, strategic consulting, technical oversight, and team leadership. The Director will collaborate with Rincon leaders across multiple disciplines and service lines to grow our transportation practice while ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility.
Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Business Development and Client Engagement
- Lead and expand Rincon’s transportation practice, with a focus on NEPA/CEQA compliance for roadway, transit, and rail projects.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships with Caltrans, FHWA, FTA, regional transit agencies, and local governments.
- Drive business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client outreach, marketing, and strategic planning.
- Align transportation business development efforts with other service lines to pursue cross-sector opportunities.
Project Oversight and Technical Leadership
- Oversee the preparation of complex CEQA/NEPA environmental documents and technical studies for transportation projects.
- Provide final quality assurance reviews for environmental analyses to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage contract and risk oversight, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Team Leadership and Mentorship
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of transportation-focused environmental professionals.
- Provide training and oversight for junior staff on CEQA/NEPA processes and transportation regulations.
- Support senior staff with strategic thinking, business development, and program management.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
This Job Might Be for You If You Have the Following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 12 years of experience in environmental consulting, including transportation project management and regulatory compliance.
- Expertise in NEPA/CEQA processes and environmental analysis for transportation projects (roadway, transit, rail).
- Experience working with Caltrans, FHWA, FTA, or regional transportation agencies preferred.
- Strong business development skills, with experience winning and managing transportation projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to agency decision-making bodies.
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and team management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
- Willingness to travel as needed for projects.
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400 associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000–$170,000, plus benefits and a generous bonus program. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs.
Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities.
Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $130,000 - $170,000
