Executive Environmental Planning Leader - Multi-Office California

Executive Environmental Planning Leader – Multi-Office California California Permanent Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $260,000 Additional Compensation: Eligible for performance-based bonus Overview A leading national environmental and engineering consulting firm is seeking an Executive Environmental Planning Lead to direct and grow its environmental planning practice across multiple California offices. This is a high-impact leadership role for a results-oriented, entrepreneurial professional with a proven track record of delivering complex environmental projects and building high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will define the vision, strategy, and growth of the environmental practice, lead client relationships, and oversee multi-disciplinary project delivery across the state. This is an opportunity to shape a thriving practice while working on career-defining projects across energy, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. Key Responsibilities Provide executive leadership for the environmental planning practice across multiple California offices, including strategic direction, business development, and operational oversight. Lead environmental planning projects across energy, linear infrastructure, renewable energy, and large-scale environmental programs. Develop and execute growth strategies, leveraging client relationships, agency engagement, and market opportunities. Mentor, lead, and manage planning teams, ensuring professional development, technical excellence, and a collaborative culture. Build and maintain strong client relationships at all levels of local, regional, and state agencies, as well as private sector clients. Drive business development activities, including proposal development, scope and budget creation, and project pitching. Establish and track practice-level goals and performance metrics, aligning with firm-wide strategy. Operate with integrity and sound business principles, promoting a high-performance, professional culture. Represent the firm externally as a senior environmental planning leader, maintaining credibility and visibility in the marketplace. Candidate Profile Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Planning, or related field (advanced degree preferred). 15+ years of experience in environmental planning, permitting, or consulting, ideally with multi-office leadership experience. Strong technical knowledge of environmental regulations, NEPA, permitting, and infrastructure-related projects (CEQA knowledge optional). Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow teams across multiple offices or regions. Established client network and relationships with public agencies (municipal, county, state). Demonstrated success in business development and practice growth, including proposal writing and project strategy. Exceptional strategic, operational, and financial acumen, with the ability to balance growth and project delivery excellence. Track record of leading large, complex projects in energy, infrastructure, or related sectors. Why This Role is Compelling Lead a multi-office environmental planning practice with autonomy to define strategy and growth. Work on high-visibility, career-defining projects across California. Opportunity for performance-based advancement and potential equity/ownership pathways. Influence firm culture, operations, and long-term strategic direction. Be part of a collaborative, high-performing, and mission-driven organization that values technical excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr