SWCA Environmental Consultants
Planning Director - Great Basin
SWCA Environmental Consultants, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a
Planning Director
to lead the growth and expansion of our Planning and NEPA team in our Salt Lake City office and across the Great Basin. This position requires technical expertise in NEPA, along with the ability to lead experts and team members across the planning discipline to consistently produce work of superior quality.This position also requires excellent leadership skills to successfully manage the execution of project work, cultivate our business development processes, deliver for our clients, and build an exceptional planning team. The Planning Director will report to the Great Basin Vice President.This is a regular, full-time, salaried position, with compensation based on individual qualifications and experience. This position is based in Salt Lake City. Highly qualified, remote candidates will also be seriously considered.When it comes to SWCA's planning practice, Salt Lake City is an area of excellence renowned for the quality of our work, commitment to our clients, and unparalleled team of professionals. We continuously strive to be the premier environmental consultancy in this market by offering a work environment that promotes employee engagement and development. The successful candidate will coordinate closely with peers across the Rockies Region and throughout the company. This position offers a unique opportunity for team leadership and professional development in this dynamic market.Candidates must submit a brief letter of interest with their application that describes their vision for this position.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 close
Monday, November 25 th
. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.
What you will accomplish
People Leadership (30% of workload)Lead the growth and expansion of our Planning, Permitting, and NEPA team in the Great Basin subregion.Identify gaps in planning resources expertise, identify and attract top talent to SWCA, and advocate for strategic hires when needed.Support career mobility and growth within SWCA through active coaching and mentorship of team members.Promote a culture of leadership, teamwork, engagement, high-quality service, and client satisfaction.Directly manage principal and lead-level staff.Drive engagement of the team by recognizing high performance and implementing approaches that build and sustain high levels of motivation.Connect with staff, peers, and senior management by leading regular staff meetings, brown bags, and trainings and contributing to regular regional and national leadership meetings.Serve as an ambassador for SWCA's Safety Culture and implementation.Technical Leadership (25% of workload)Take responsibility for implementing SWCA Quality Control Procedures within the Salt Lake City Planning Program.Create and ensure the use of a process to systematically gather and apply lessons learned on technical performance across projects.Create a culture where experimenting to find new solutions is valued and supported.Support the execution of work by managing projects and contracts, as well as providing senior-level technical leadership and support.Leverage experts effectively, engaging the right talent to achieve project objectives.Stay current on relevant regulations and communicate changes and trends to staff and clients.Coordinate with the nationwide NEPA Technical Director, Practice Group Champions, and the Practice Group in general to advance local and nationwide technical needs and initiatives.Ensure that the work of each unit of the planning and permitting program is executed in complementary and coordinated ways.Represent Salt Lake City and the Great Basin subregion in regional and national conversations concerning NEPA, planning, and policy.Client and Market Leadership (25% of workload)Maintain and generate awareness of market and industry trends that impact the business.Identify new technically focused opportunities to diversify the business.Contribute to the growth and maintenance of client relationships, both locally and regionally.Financial Leadership (20% of workload)Contribute to the development and management of the operational budget.Ensure appropriate level of review and approval of proposals, contracts, budgets, and expenditures.Monitor financial KPIs and redirect efforts as needed.Facilitate communication between project managers, project controls, and accounts receivable.
Experience and qualifications for success
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental studies, environmental management, or a field related to SWCA's planning services.Twelve (12) years of experience in environmental planning and/or permitting.Expert-level understanding of federal, state, and local regulations relevant to NEPA and environmental permitting in Utah.Demonstrated success mentoring, developing, and coaching staff.Extensive experience building and maintaining strong partnerships.Strong client-facing skills.Proven record of developing new business and leading major proposal efforts.Preferred Qualifications:Graduate degree in planning, environmental studies, or related field.Working knowledge of the Great Basin/Pacific Northwest market.Experience managing complex NEPA documents and multi-disciplinary permitting.Experience in federal, power, and/or mining planning processes.Why Work at SWCA:SWCA Environmental Consultants
is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.
Our Vision (the North Star) is
to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability.We are
100% employee-owned
, and we build our success together. 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
.At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers. Our Career Landscape initiative is designed to help develop rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA.If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email
accommodations@swca.com
or call
1-480-581-5378.EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.A Planning Director in this
Salt Lake City, UT-based
can expect an annual salary of
$117,520.00 - $153,920.00 annually.SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs.#LI-NC1
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SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a
Planning Director
to lead the growth and expansion of our Planning and NEPA team in our Salt Lake City office and across the Great Basin. This position requires technical expertise in NEPA, along with the ability to lead experts and team members across the planning discipline to consistently produce work of superior quality.This position also requires excellent leadership skills to successfully manage the execution of project work, cultivate our business development processes, deliver for our clients, and build an exceptional planning team. The Planning Director will report to the Great Basin Vice President.This is a regular, full-time, salaried position, with compensation based on individual qualifications and experience. This position is based in Salt Lake City. Highly qualified, remote candidates will also be seriously considered.When it comes to SWCA's planning practice, Salt Lake City is an area of excellence renowned for the quality of our work, commitment to our clients, and unparalleled team of professionals. We continuously strive to be the premier environmental consultancy in this market by offering a work environment that promotes employee engagement and development. The successful candidate will coordinate closely with peers across the Rockies Region and throughout the company. This position offers a unique opportunity for team leadership and professional development in this dynamic market.Candidates must submit a brief letter of interest with their application that describes their vision for this position.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 close
Monday, November 25 th
. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.
What you will accomplish
People Leadership (30% of workload)Lead the growth and expansion of our Planning, Permitting, and NEPA team in the Great Basin subregion.Identify gaps in planning resources expertise, identify and attract top talent to SWCA, and advocate for strategic hires when needed.Support career mobility and growth within SWCA through active coaching and mentorship of team members.Promote a culture of leadership, teamwork, engagement, high-quality service, and client satisfaction.Directly manage principal and lead-level staff.Drive engagement of the team by recognizing high performance and implementing approaches that build and sustain high levels of motivation.Connect with staff, peers, and senior management by leading regular staff meetings, brown bags, and trainings and contributing to regular regional and national leadership meetings.Serve as an ambassador for SWCA's Safety Culture and implementation.Technical Leadership (25% of workload)Take responsibility for implementing SWCA Quality Control Procedures within the Salt Lake City Planning Program.Create and ensure the use of a process to systematically gather and apply lessons learned on technical performance across projects.Create a culture where experimenting to find new solutions is valued and supported.Support the execution of work by managing projects and contracts, as well as providing senior-level technical leadership and support.Leverage experts effectively, engaging the right talent to achieve project objectives.Stay current on relevant regulations and communicate changes and trends to staff and clients.Coordinate with the nationwide NEPA Technical Director, Practice Group Champions, and the Practice Group in general to advance local and nationwide technical needs and initiatives.Ensure that the work of each unit of the planning and permitting program is executed in complementary and coordinated ways.Represent Salt Lake City and the Great Basin subregion in regional and national conversations concerning NEPA, planning, and policy.Client and Market Leadership (25% of workload)Maintain and generate awareness of market and industry trends that impact the business.Identify new technically focused opportunities to diversify the business.Contribute to the growth and maintenance of client relationships, both locally and regionally.Financial Leadership (20% of workload)Contribute to the development and management of the operational budget.Ensure appropriate level of review and approval of proposals, contracts, budgets, and expenditures.Monitor financial KPIs and redirect efforts as needed.Facilitate communication between project managers, project controls, and accounts receivable.
Experience and qualifications for success
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental studies, environmental management, or a field related to SWCA's planning services.Twelve (12) years of experience in environmental planning and/or permitting.Expert-level understanding of federal, state, and local regulations relevant to NEPA and environmental permitting in Utah.Demonstrated success mentoring, developing, and coaching staff.Extensive experience building and maintaining strong partnerships.Strong client-facing skills.Proven record of developing new business and leading major proposal efforts.Preferred Qualifications:Graduate degree in planning, environmental studies, or related field.Working knowledge of the Great Basin/Pacific Northwest market.Experience managing complex NEPA documents and multi-disciplinary permitting.Experience in federal, power, and/or mining planning processes.Why Work at SWCA:SWCA Environmental Consultants
is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.
Our Vision (the North Star) is
to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability.We are
100% employee-owned
, and we build our success together. 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
.At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers. Our Career Landscape initiative is designed to help develop rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA.If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email
accommodations@swca.com
or call
1-480-581-5378.EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees.A Planning Director in this
Salt Lake City, UT-based
can expect an annual salary of
$117,520.00 - $153,920.00 annually.SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs.#LI-NC1
#J-18808-Ljbffr