Client Development Leader - Coastal Restoration
Louisiana, California, Nationwide - Regular Full-Time
As the Client Development Leader – Coastal Restoration, you will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise for the Coastal Restoration business. This plays a key role in growth strategy and business development for the Coastal Restoration business, and for operational and technical excellence.
About the Role
Drive strategic business development efforts, including large pursuits, partnerships, and emerging markets.
Lead business development effort through leading proposal development, scope development and presentations to clients.
Serve as the primary technical authority for coastal restoration projects throughout True Environmental, providing senior-level direction on project design, planning, and execution.
Interface with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate coastal restoration expertise across environmental, engineering, and regulatory service lines.
Review and approve technical deliverables including reports, plans, and regulatory submissions.
Prepare and review expert reports, rebuttal documents, and technical memoranda for litigation and regulatory proceedings.
Provide technical leadership on ecological issues.
Present findings clearly to legal, regulatory, and non-technical audiences.
Partner with senior leaders to shape functional strategy, service offerings, and market positioning
Provide technical input to projects within your area(s) of expertise.
Interface with other technical experts to achieve multidisciplinary project goals.
Mentor and provide technical training to junior and intermediate team members.
Participate in strategic hiring, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives
Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture by modeling company values, setting clear expectations, and developing an environment of trust, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
All other duties as required.
About You
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Coastal Science, Environmental Science, Ecology or a related field.
15+ years of previous experience working in environmental consulting and A/E/C with a focus on coastal restoration.
Demonstrated experience serving as a technical expert on environmental and coastal restoration projects.
A high level of professionalism, integrity, ethics, and commitment to environmental sustainability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other business software
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
