Land Services Department Leader - Mid Atlantic Division

Verdantas Job Opportunity

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure. Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals. Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of 1,900+ professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services. Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.

Job Description

Verdantas is seeking an experienced, people-focused, entrepreneurial leader to join our growing team in the Mid Atlantic Division. The "Land Services Department Leader" will supervise multiple groups of Verdantas professionals within technical disciplines consisting primarily of civil engineering, land surveying, and geotechnical engineering/testing. Professionals in the Land Services Department provide services to a range of Verdantas' markets, including Transportation, Water, Energy/Power, Oil & Gas, and Real Estate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and beyond. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced senior land development professional who enjoys leading and managing multi-disciplined technical teams, driving operational excellence, and mentoring.

Verdantas' Mid Atlantic Division is well-positioned for growth and is seeking a positive, engaging leader to expand our professional staff, services, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of Division-level strategic plans aligned with national and area growth objectives

• Lead the Department to meet operational performance metrics, including utilization, net labor multiplier, billing, collections, health & safety, sales, backlog, pipeline, and client retention

• Drive Department staffing, hiring, retention, and engagement efforts and coordinate professional development for Department professional staff

• Annual budget planning and controllable expense forecasting

• Perform regular project review meetings with managers and supervisors, and ensure supervisory guidance is provided throughout the Department

• Ensure the Department delivers quality work and achieves client satisfaction

• Support and/or lead business development efforts, including major pursuits, strategic partnerships, and key account expansion

• Collaborate with Area Leaders, Client Development Leaders, and Practice Leaders to promote cross-selling and a unified firm approach

• Mentor and develop emerging leaders and technical staff within the Department

• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client engagements to elevate brand visibility and thought leadership

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all projects and client engagements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (or similar related field), advanced degree preferred

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the engineering consulting industry

• Registered as a Professional Engineer, preferred

• Demonstrated success in team leadership, project management, and client management

• Marketing/business development capabilities

• Proven ability to build strong partnerships and relationships internally and externally

• Demonstrated experience mentoring and growing a multi-practice team

Salary Range

The compensation range starts at $170,000 and is based on experience and licensure.

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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