SWCA Environmental Consultants
Location
Pasadena, CA | United States
Job description
About the opportunity:
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seekin g a Principal CEQA Planning Lead (HR Title: Principal Planning Team Lead) to lead and direct the growth and expansion of our environmental planning team in Southern California to include the inland empire and greater San Diego areas . W hile affiliated with our Pasadena office, this position can be filled remotel y from anywhere in Central and Northern C alifornia. The Principal Planning Lead will also collaborate with environmental planners throughout California and the nation.
As a Principal Planning Lead, you will grow and lead this service area in the nation’s largest market for environmental services. This “cornerstone” position is ideal for an experienced and ambitious person who is looking to advance their career as both an environmental practitioner and as a manager/mentor to a collaborative team that is committed to excellence.
SWCA is a well-established leader in environmental consulting in California, having provided high-quality planning, cultural and natural resources services in the region for over 40 years. We are a 100% employee-owned firm, and in addition to our competitive benefits package, we offer health and wellness programs, career development progression and training, the opportunity to give back to our communities, and a flexible work environment. We are excited to meet you!
This is a regular, full-time, salaried position eligible for remote work in Southern California.
Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.
What you will accomplish:What you will bring
What you will accomplish
Technical Leadership- The Principal Planning Lead will provide technical leadership throughout the region by serving as a Senior Project Manager and/or Project Director on key projects, giving strategic input to other active projects in the region, and serving as a technical advisor to share advanced ideas for the region’s projects and pursuits. The Principal Planning Lead will encourage innovation in the program and mentor staff. You will work with your team to generate process improvements and novel technical approaches.
Client and Business Development Leadership - The Principal Planning Lead will direct CEQA, NEPA, and planning marketing and business development efforts. These activities will include fostering new and existing client relationships, determining which opportunities to pursue, leading proposal and interview efforts, and targeting promising markets, geographies, and sectors. The Principal Planning Lead will be supported by several senior practitioners experienced in client and business development.
People Leadership - The Principal Planning Lead will recruit, hire, manage, and mentor junior and senior planning staff. Problem-solving skills are a must, including the ability to discern which issues need to be elevated and which can be resolved without assistance. The Principal Planning Lead will be nimble and adaptable and will manage the workload of the team through shifting deadlines and client expectations. As the leader of the Southern California planning team, the Principal Planning Lead will have the authority to assign and hire team members as needed to grow the environmental planning service line. This position will prioriti ze collaboration, the advancement and growth of the group, and the professional development of team members.
Experience and qualifications for success:Preferred qualifications
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
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EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success
SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.
An employee in this Pasadena, CA-based position can expect a salary of $115,830-$150,930/year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.
Employees in this position are eligible for consideration for SWCA’s bonus program, which provides awards based on individual and organizational performance.
SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.
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