On our team, you will
Drive growth and sales with clients developing infrastructure projects in the south-central U.S. (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana)
Build and nurture your client relationships, identify and develop opportunities, and prepare winning proposals (scopes, budgets, and schedules)
Lead interdisciplinary teams in delivering technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks, to help our clients get projects built fast and right
Leverage your project management skills to manage budget, schedule, and technical delivery
Collaborate with clients and industry experts—developers, engineers, planners, biologists, and technologists—to develop innovative solutions to achieve project compliance
Provide senior-level expertise and writing to support complex projects involving the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and other federal and state laws
Lead and participate in agency consultations to determine and advise on efficient and effective permitting strategies
Mentor, train, and guide junior and mid-level staff
Think strategically to solve client challenges, act with humility to facilitate continual learning and growth
Apply your ingenuity and curiosity to tackle today’s challenges while positioning for tomorrow’s opportunities
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy and Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biology/Ecology/Marine Sciences, or related fields
12+ years of experience in environmental consulting or applicable fields (industry, government, academia)
Demonstrated success developing, winning, and managing environmental planning/permitting projects in the states described above
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and ability to QA/QC deliverables and provide feedback to staff
Ability to travel to clients or projects in the region described above in reasonable time and cost
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in applicable fields (noted above)
Experience and relationships with transmission, utility, or water-sector clients is a plus
Business mindset with an eye toward client engagement and financial growth
Desire to lead, mentor, and train technical specialists
Ability to develop and present clear solutions to complex problems to clients and regulators
Why you will love working here
Our team values scientific rigor, respectful collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and productive creativity. We also work to support our team members’ professional growth. To this end, we will:
Welcome you warmly to our team and value your knowledge and expertise as an environmental professional
Seek to provide you with diverse experiences including new project types, peers, clients, and geographies
Offer flexible work arrangements and support work-life balance to the maximum extent possible within the constraints of the role
Connect you with leaders and technical experts across ICF to share innovative ideas, provide expert solutions, and to help you learn and grow
Support career development to sharpen your business and project management skills, hone your expertise, and accelerate your growth
Invest in you with generous programs, such as health coverage, tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and charitable donation matching
Strong opportunities for growth into local business leadership with demonstrated capabilities and success
Offer an exciting opportunity to be part of something important, working with integrity on projects that matter, and making a difference in the communities in which we live
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is
$119,323.00 - $202,850.00
Texas Remote Office (TX99)
