National Environmental Due Diligence Practice Lead

National Environmental Due Diligence Practice Lead

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced consultant with 20 years of strong business development and technical project management skills, who possesses an industry reputation for delivering high quality services for clients at a regional and national level with a demonstrated ability to attract and develop new clients. The well qualified applicant will be familiar with a “seller/doer” approach and possess strong business development acumen, technical skills, and an ability to manage a team and develop staff.  In addition, this individual must work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams be proficient in the analysis and communication of information, and be able to work cooperatively with various agencies, organizations, and individuals to guide decision-making. Ideally, this position will be based in our Chicago, IL office, but other major market locations may be considered.

Role Overview:

This position will focus on a variety of multi-disciplinary consulting skills and experience, focusing primarily on environmental due diligence and environmental risk for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and real estate development transactions, as well as environmental compliance support and site investigation/remediation.  This position will be responsible for:

• Taking a lead role in developing new-business opportunities and presentations that create and nurture client opportunities and partnerships.
• Serving as a key point of contact with clients and manage proposals and project teams involved in mid-sized to large-scale opportunities.
• Negotiating with clients on project scope, job tasks, budget, and schedule.
• Delegating and overseeing the work of junior and senior staff and providing mentoring and training to technical staff to complete due diligence, compliance support and site investigation assignments.
• Providing an owner’s level of care and Trusted Advisor role for all facets of projects.
• Providing technical assistance to project teams while ensuring effective communication with clients, internal resources, and other stakeholders.
• Overseeing technical evaluations and recommendations.

Qualifications:

• BS and/or advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, or related field with at least 20 years of client and project management experience in environmental consulting.
• PE or PG a plus.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently.
• Ability to productively interact/negotiate with regulatory personnel and clients.
• Demonstrated abilities in leadership, management, administration, and staff development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships serving as a Trusted Advisor.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop business from new and existing clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; experience preparing reports that demonstrate technical knowledge and compliance expertise.
• Ability to promote safety first culture.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required.

From its inception in 1991, Weaver Consultants Group (WCG) has been founded upon the tenets of attentive and responsive customer service, strong project management, and solid internal financial controls. The quality of our people, our focus on understanding and responding to our clients' needs, and our application of good business management practices have resulted in most new projects originating from our existing customer base. As an employee-owned firm, maintaining a healthy culture is a top goal and WCG strives to promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation, entrepreneurship, quality deliverables, outstanding client service, and exceptional teamwork. WCG seeks to provide an environment in which engagement and effort are rewarded with career growth opportunities.

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Weaver Consultants Group maintains a drug-free workplace.