Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking an Environmental Practice Lead in Florida for our Environmental Compliance / EHS practice. This position can be based in any of our Florida offices, including Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, or Jacksonville, FL. This individual will serve a key function in leading and growing environmental compliance and EHS services in Florida, and in supporting our national environmental permitting and compliance practice.In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage Langan’s robust technical expertise and leadership presence in the Florida market, be the technical project lead for a diverse portfolio of projects and clients, and fuel the further expansion of an innovative and industry-renowned practice. This is an excellent role for someone with an entrepreneurial mind set to leverage their industry knowledge and technical expertise to build a regional team and client base by partnering with our established environmental group in Florida, and with the support of national compliance subject matter experts and resources.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and manage environmental compliance projects from start to finish, including proposal development, technical project oversight and delivery, and management of deadlines and financials;
• Manage the preparation and submission of deliverables under a wide variety of environmental programs, including: air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, SPCC, storage tanks, EPCRA (Tier II, TRI), etc.;
• Develop environmental permitting and regulatory strategy for a variety of industrial development projects (manufacturing, chemical, warehousing, data centers, etc.), often working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to identify compliance needs of a project, and deliver those aspects in alignment with project/client goals;
• Act as a senior technical resource/SME for EHS and compliance services, which may include conducting multi-media compliance audits, leading permit strategy for development and CapEx projects, supporting enforcement and litigation matters, negotiating permit terms and limits, interfacing with regulators, attorneys, and other stakeholders, and providing senior and peer review of deliverables;
• Lead and develop a team of environmental compliance staff, including hiring, coaching, training, and motivating team members. Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments locally and nationally;
• Manage financial aspects of projects (proposals, change orders, invoicing, assist in payment collections), and team financials (managing staff utilization, workload projection, etc.);
• Identify and pursue new clients and opportunities, expand work within existing projects and clients, develop new client relationships within Florida and nationally, and contribute to business development efforts (meetings and events);
• Maintain membership and leadership roles in relevant industry organizations;
• Coordinate work groups across different office locations and different disciplines as needed;
• Interface professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, and supervisors; and,
• Contribute to the growth of Langan’s national compliance practice across US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or closely related field. Master’s degree preferred;
• 12+ years of experience in the environmental field, directly working with environment and/or health and safety regulations, with a minimum of 5 years working as a project manager in a consulting environment;
• Professional certification preferred (e.g.: PE, CHMM, CSP, CIH);
• Knowledge of Federal, Florida (state and county-level) environmental regulations and obligations. Industrial health and safety knowledge/experience is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to effectively engage in business development activities including identifying new client opportunities, attending conferences and industry events, and working closely with Florida leadership across the state to cross sell services and grow the compliance practice.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients, projects and staff across media and geographies;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and,
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.