Managing Consultant, Acoustics

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts working across 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow. Job locations: California, USA (San Francisco, Novato, Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Irvine) Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? If this sounds interesting to you, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you! Join our Environment and Health department as our new Managing Consultant and work with our team to close the gap to a sustainable future. Ramboll is looking for experienced candidates for the full-time position of acousticalmanaging consultant. This position would be physically located in California, United States. The acoustical managing consultant will work in a challenging and variable environment that will include project management, business development, client interaction, direction/mentoring of junior staff, and detail-oriented independent work. Our team is growing to meet the expanding environmental noise and vibration assessment needs of clients, specifically including CEQA environmental noise assessments, across various sectors – infrastructure, data centers, renewable energy, ports, and transportation. As our new managing consultant, you will be part of a dynamic team providing state-of-the-art scientific, technical, and strategic risk management knowledge to an international client base. Your key tasks and responsibilities will potentially include: Managing acoustical consulting projects and client relationships Developing and implementing project execution approaches Developing business relationships and evaluating market conditions Leading teams to develop and deliver innovative acoustical design solutions that address complex environmental noise challenges Managing technical analyses related to environmental noise surveys, sound level analyses, computer modeling (CadnaA, SoundPlan, or similar), and mitigation design/specification Preparing reports and communicating results to clients as well as preparing proposals and fee estimates Mentoring team members and influencing the development of individual technical and professional skills Critically reviewing and interpreting local, state, provincial, and federal environmental regulations Your starting point for constant growth From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is: B.S. or M.S. in an Engineering, Science, or Mathematics related major 10 or more years of experience in acoustical consulting, specifically environmental noise assessment and 5 or more years of experience in environmental noise assessments related to The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and demonstrated experience in the successful design, implementation, and management of project environmental noise assessments in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements. Practical knowledge of the CEQA environmental review process including, but not limited to, Initial Studies (IS) and Environmental Impact Reports (EIR). Demonstrated LORS (Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, and Standards) assessment experience including California Government Code, municipal codes, General Plan Noise Elements, as well as agencies such as Caltrans and California Energy Commission (CEC). Technical expertise in assessing impacts of commercial and industrial projects related to noise and vibration emissions associated with construction, traffic, and operational activities and in developing feasible mitigation measures. Experience coordinating with CEQA lead agencies, solid spreadsheet, noise modeling, and software tool skills, and demonstrated capabilities in understanding and applying environmental regulations to real-world situations What we can offer you Investment in your development Interesting and diverse projects Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles Be valued for the unique person you are Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company Generous Paid Time Off Excellent health and retirement benefits Salary Transparency At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $114,000 to $150,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process. Work at the heart of sustainable change Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential. Where People Flourish Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io with such requests. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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