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About the opportunity SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Environmental Compliance Vice President-Construction Services to lead and scale a companywide environmental Construction Services program built within Program Management in the Delivery Organization. This role provides national leadership over a highly matrixed organization , working across regions, disciplines, and functions to deliver consistent, highquality constructionphase environmental services. The Environmental Compliance VP-Construction Services will focus on four key elements to drive successful growth for their team and for the company:scaling Construction Services, client focus and growth, talent development, and collaboration. The Vice President will lead through influence-partnering across Client Services, Operations, Science & Technical, Technology, Finance, and People teams-while building clarity, structure, and alignment within a sharedresource model. The successful candidate will bring unique people and organizational leadershipto SWCA by championing the organizational culture,enabling excellence in project execution, and driving the talent strategy. The VP must also be able to translate market and client intelligence into internal strategies that inform growth opportunities with existing and future clients.
Construction Services supports clients during the construction planning and execution phases and helps projects move smoothly from permitting into execution-so work stays compliant, risk is reduced, and issues are identified and addressed in real time. SWCA frequently supports owner teams and works alongside EPC and contractor teams to deliver fieldbased environmental compliance, monitoring, and reporting at scale. Primary services include development of environmental compliance plans (including SWPPP planning, design, and permitting), permit variance and change management, preconstruction environmental clearance surveys, construction monitoring and reporting (EIs, CR/NR/Paleo, SWPPP monitors), air, water, noise, and soil monitoring, vegetation management and plant salvage, reclamation and restoration, and review/input into environmental constructionrelated project and permit documents.
This is a full-time, regular (with benefits), salaried position with ability to work as a distributed (remote) employee in the Domestic US.
Application deadline: Will will be reviewing applications until this time and will begin the interview process in Mid-August.
Pricing guidelines aligned to risk, quality, and delivery outcomes

• Data visibility, reporting standards, and technology enablement
• Builds scalable approaches for teaming partner/subcontractor coordination (including onboarding, performance expectations, and issue escalation) to support delivery on large, complex projects.

Partners with Technology and Finance to expand program visibility and controls, including field data collection and dashboarding, and financial/operational reporting that helps teams manage execution risk.
Drives alignment between national program strategy and regional delivery needs while respecting and leveraging local expertise.
Partners across functions to reduce delivery risk, maintain quality, and enable sustainable growth as constructionphase opportunities continue to scale.
Leads teams that are multi-level, multi-discipline groups, focused on delivery and execution of client/service line projects
Supervises, manages, and mentors Program Management Directors, while providing oversight, guidance, and high-level course correction on complex and risk-laden issues related to projects, finance, and operations.
Accountable for program execution and delivery performance.
Works with Finance and Accounting to drive process improvements for contract vehicles, and to manage profitability goals. Leads the business planning cycle, conducts regular forecasts, and maintains team Key Performance Indicators.
Serves as a seasoned expert, leveraging experience to counsel, and advise executive leadership on relevant strategies and policies. Provides technical leadership on major client projects at a national/ regional level, including acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for client-related service areas, and ensuring appropriate SME coverage for project within all the programs.
Engages in strategic workforce planning to ensure Construction Services Core Teams maintain appropriate hiring pace to serve client needs. Serves as a steward of the organization's culture by accelerating the development of others through coaching, mentorship, and skill-building.
Works closely with our Quality Director to develop and maintain quality (success) criteria
Meets with core team and clients regularly to review performance and improve quality and execution.
Identifies opportunities for expansion, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and pivotal hires.
Collaborates with appropriate SWCA leadership to develop strategies and sales projections/goals to support short and long-term business objectives.
Champions SWCA's Safety Culture and consistent field implementation across programs.
Establish and maintain standards for construction site safety enablement (baseline training and projectspecific requirements), working in close coordination with Safety/EHS and delivery leaders.
You will thrive in this role if you are a strategic, collaborative leader who enjoys building alignment across a matrixed organization. You are energized by innovative solutions and by scaling programs thoughtfully by putting structure, clarity, and support in place so teams can deliver highquality work on complex projects while continuing to grow and evolve.
Bachelor's degree in a related field (environmental science, civil or environmental engineering, planning, biology, ecology, archaeology, or similar).

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the environmental sector
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in environmental construction services, constructionphase delivery, and/or construction of large capital projects.
• Strong consulting and business acumen, with experience balancing delivery execution, client needs, financial performance, and people development.

Solid understanding of financial metrics, completing a business plan, and implementing the plan.

Demonstrated business development success and consulting acumen, including substantial established credibility with federal and state reviewing agencies and clients, as well as success in proposal writing.

~ Ability to travel as needed, for an estimated 20% of the time.

Experience building or scaling large national programs (50+people) within a matrixed organizational structure .

• Deep experience with constructionphase environmental services and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environmental compliance
• SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks amongEngineering News-Record'sTop 200 Environmental Firms.

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Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply.