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We are seeking a dedicated Subject Matter Expert (SME) to enhance our team's performance and knowledge in the field of PFAS. This (fully remote) PFAS Practice Lead will be responsible for setting strategic goals, establishing project standards, and offering technical guidance to project teams. The ideal candidate is highly knowledgeable in PFAS, with a deep understanding of the latest industry trends and developments. The role of a Subject Matter Expert involves sharing technical insights and providing direction to achieve the team's objectives effectively.

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Responsibilities: 

Serve as a SME for PFAS nationwide.
Lead the development of the national strategy for PFAS projects for public and private clients
Coordinate with office teams and technical experts to develop PFAS business growth strategies and support business opportunity pipeline growth
Work with regional leadership to ensure the right resources are in place to execute the PFAS strategy 
Market and promote PFAS technical capabilities and develop strong relationships with clients
Develop major PFAS pursuits and develop capture plans that align with the business development strategy and technical capabilities
Coordinate and lead technical expertise across the organization (and external partners) to support PFAS pursuits
Support innovative technology development and demonstrations
Research, develop, and commercialize PFAS destruction technologies
Engage in the technical delivery or review of work and/or project management, as appropriate and as needed
Support project execution for PFAS contamination fate and transport, data and statistical analysis, and remedial design  
Provide technical direction to assist selecting and implementing remediation technologies for complex contaminated sites
Perform technical evaluations of deliverables to ensure technical accuracy
Negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions, and achieve revenue, margin, backlog, and other related financial and business goals
Support the identification and mitigation of risks during the pursuit process
Support client satisfaction by exceeding client expectations through delivery of services and interacting with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner
Coordinate with technical experts to align skills with market trends and to drive strategic technical leadership hires
Interface and collaborate with UK, European, Australian and Canadian operations in relation to PFAS
Attend conferences, meetings and events to promote PFAS capabilities through presentations and direct discussions with clients.
Communicate priorities and progress to Operations Management and Corporate support 

Qualifications & Requirements:  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Experience: 

>5 years of related business development experience, 
>15 years of professional and project management experience in consulting engineering firm
Professional registration preferred
Advanced degree in Engineering or Science preferred
Experience meeting operational and sales goals.
Proven Business Development experience with PFAS and emerging contaminants in a design consulting firm
Leadership position in a water or remediation-related technical association
Strategic planning experience
Extensive knowledge of regulations and treatment of PFAS in water, wastewater, groundwater, sediments, and soil
Business acumen related to project and company financials and risk management
Understanding of sales pipeline health, backlog, book-to-burn

Domestic travel may be required - up to 25% predominately for client meetings.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
 

Background Check (if applicable):  If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed. 

Education & Experience:  

B.S. degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related field required.
Expertise with PFAS environmental rules, regulations, and future trends

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.  The employee must regularly operate a computer.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to judge distances.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work will primarily take place in an office environment; however, a variety of work environments may be encountered. Travel may require working outdoors for brief periods where a variety of weather conditions can occur. Anticipated travel approximately 25% of work time. Attend conferences, meetings and events to promote PFAS capabilities through presentations and direct discussions with clients.

Language & Communication Skills: 
Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.

Mathematical Skills:  requisite math skills to perform the essential duties of the job