DESCRIPTION:

The Environmental + Regulatory Lead (E+R) Lead will oversee all functions of the Environmental + Regulatory Team (Team). This position will include planning, organizing, and implementing policies, guidelines, and procedures related to regulatory and environmental compliance. This position is comprised of core functions related to regulatory permit management, compliance and enforcement, analytical data, regulatory agency partnerships, and environmental documentation.

ACTIVITIES + RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for overall function of the Team.
  • Leads, manages, and maintains accountability of employees in their business unit.
  • Participate in conferences, trade associates and other community events as primary representative of their respective service lines.
  • Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and the team’s adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
  • Oversees completeness and accuracy of team’s work and ensures that quality assurance/quality control standards are followed for all projects.
  • Monitors and evaluates Business Units’ financial targets and performance.
  • Evaluates the unit’s performance and identifies areas of improvement.
  • Responsible for recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including performance and compensation reviews and succession planning.
  • Identifies staffing needs and actively participates in the recruiting process.
  • Participation in internal and external management and leadership training.
  • Mentors and empowers employees by displaying high levels of engagement and character.
  • Foster a positive culture for the business unit; mentoring and encouraging employees to develop this mindset.
  • Provides technical direction and professional support as needed.
  • Primary public (seller-doer) for all the business development pursuits in their geographic regions.
  • Contributes to and actively engages in the refinement and implementation of DDG’s Business Development plan for identified industries in their geographical area.
  • Able to interpret and leverage company strengths for cross-selling across service lines.
  • Identify opportunities for growth across markets.
  • Strengthen and grow existing client base through relationships.
  • Ultimately responsible for the new opportunity generation suitable to achieve financial and growth metrics.
  • Train and mentor others in team building and leadership.
  • Evaluate projected growth over the next three to five years and collaborate with the administrative staff to ensure resources are being allocated to support growth.
  • Oversight and support on significate pursuit and proposal opportunities.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Project management experience, including the development of project proposals, scopes, budgets and the successful execution and tracking of projects.
  • Problem solving and project management skills.
  • Proven leadership skills.
  • Excellent ability to work and communicate with clients, colleagues, employees, administration, corporate and upper management.
  • Experience monitoring and controlling costs within their unit.
  • Ability to identify and solve complex problems with little to no assistance or direction and will be expected to apply new perspectives on existing solutions.
  • Proactive, self-starter, collaborate and confident.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • The ability to navigate stressful work situations and maintain a positive attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in the discipline for the business unit’s related field
  • Licensure required.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience; 10+ years preferred.
  • Proven skills in the respective discipline for the business unit
  • Experience with local jurisdictional governments related to design criteria and permitting.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, communication skills and design skills.

EEO STATEMENT:

DDG is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. DDG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.

APPLY:

  • Submit resume to the People + Development team via email to careers@ddgpc.com
  • Specific project experiences and responsibilities shall be provided with resume.