Site Investigation & Remediation East Regional Practice Leader

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Primary Responsibilities

The Site Investigation and Remediation East Regional Practice Leader serves as a regional strategic and business‑growth leader responsible for expanding the firm’s environmental investigation and remediation portfolio. The East geography includes states east of the Mississippi River. This role partners closely with national Practice leadership, Area Sector Leaders, and Regional Business Development Leaders to shape and execute strategies that strengthen market position, drive top‑line revenue growth, and support the long‑term success of the Site Investigation and Remediation practice.

The Regional Practice Leader fosters strong communication and collaboration across the region, ensuring alignment on emerging regulatory trends, market drivers, project outcomes and strategic priorities. A central focus of this role is expanding client relationships to include new HDR clients and expanding existing scope/services to existing HDR clients, leading strategic pursuits, sponsor key projects, and positioning the firm for sustained growth in key Site Investigation and Remediation markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of regional growth strategies that expand the Site Investigation and Remediation market share and drive top‑line revenue. 

• Identify high‑value market opportunities, emerging regulatory drivers, and develop and execute competitive positioning strategies to accelerate practice growth short and long term. 

• Collaborate with Area and Regional leadership to track performance and ensure alignment with annual business development targets. 

• Serve as a visible, market‑facing leader, cultivating relationships with new and existing clients to expand the firm’s Site Investigation and Remediation footprint and brand. 

• Lead or support major pursuits, including client outreach, pre‑positioning, development of win strategies, proposal leadership, interview preparation, and contract negotiations. 

• Represent and present at industry conferences, regulatory forums, and professional associations to elevate brand visibility and generate new opportunities. 

• Provide direct billable technical leadership on site investigation and remediation projects, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and regulatory compliance. 

• Serve as Project Manager or senior technical advisor for key clients and on complex site investigation and remediation projects, guiding teams in site characterization, remedy evaluation, design, and implementation. 

• Support recruitment, interviewing, and selection of Site Investigation and Remediation staff across the region. 

• Identify and cultivate high‑potential talent, support onboarding, and contribute to staff development and retention strategies. 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and client‑focused delivery across the regional Site Investigation and Remediation team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related technical field. 

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license, or ability to obtain reciprocity. 

• Knowledge of US federal (i.e. CERCLA, RCRA, CWA) and State environmental regulations 

• Experience in business development, including client workshops, technical presentations, proposal development, and strategic planning. 

• Established relationships with key environmental regulatory agencies and industry organizations (e.g., SAME, AEHS) though membership and remediation committee engagement. 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental site investigation, feasibility studies, remedial design, and remedial construction management. 

• Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and supporting complex environmental pursuits. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, regulators, and internal teams. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across business lines in a fast‑paced environment. 

• Ability to travel as needed to support regional and national initiatives.

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