Vice President-Construction Services

ACC Environmental Consultants • Full-time • Remote • $195.77k - $229.30k / year • 1w ago

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking aVice President, Construction Servicesto lead and scale a companywideenvironmentalConstruction Services program built withinProgram Management in the Delivery Organization.This is a hybrid or distributed position reporting to the Chief Delivery Officer (CDO).

This role providesnational leadership over a highly matrixed organization, working across regions, disciplines, and functions to deliver consistent,highqualityconstructionphaseenvironmental services.The VP ofConstruction Serviceswill focus on four key elements to drive successful growth for their team and for the company:scalingConstruction Services, client focusand growth, talent development, and collaboration.The Vice President will lead through influencepartnering acrossClient Services, Operations, Science & Technical, Technology, Finance, and People teamswhile building clarity, structure, and alignment within asharedresourcemodel.Thesuccessfulcandidate will bring unique people and organizational leadershipto SWCA by championing the organizational culture,enabling excellencein project execution, and driving the talent strategy.The VP must also be able to translate market and client intelligence into internal strategies that informgrowth opportunities with existing and futureclients.

Construction Services supports clients during the constructionplanning and executionphasesand helps projects move smoothly from permitting into executionso work stays compliant, risk is reduced, and issues areidentifiedand addressed in real time.SWCAfrequentlysupports owner teams andworks alongside EPC and contractor teamsto deliverfieldbasedenvironmentalcompliance, monitoring, and reporting at scale.Importantly, this role is not an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) leadership position.Primary services include development ofenvironmentalcompliance plans (including SWPPP planning, design, and permitting), permit variance and change management,preconstructionenvironmentalclearance 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 intoenvironmentalconstructionrelatedproject and permit documents.

This is a full-time, regular (with benefits), salaried position with abilityto work as a distributed (remote) employee in the Domestic US.

To be considered for the position, a cover letter must accompany your resume.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

Leads the Construction Services program as anational, matrixed operating model, aligning regional leaders, program managers, and shared resources across the organization.

Builds and lead a collaborative leadership team, includingbothregional and strategic growth leaders, within SWCA92s matrixed delivery environment.

Establishes consistent program infrastructure to support scale, including:

Cleardecisionmakingframeworks and accountability

Pricing guidelines aligned to risk, quality, and delivery outcomes

Talent development and career pathways forconstructionfocusedstaff

Data visibility, reporting standards, and technology enablement

Builds scalable approaches forteaming partner/subcontractor coordination(including onboarding, performance expectations, andissueescalation) 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 leveraginglocalexpertise.
Partners across functions to reduce delivery risk, maintainquality, and enable sustainable growth asconstructionphaseopportunities continue to scale.
Serves as an executive sponsor for Construction Services internally and externally, ensuring strong integration with SWCA92s broader delivery ecosystem.
Embodies and represents SWCA Core Values to our clients, regulators, and staff
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.
Maintains, grows, and expands program based on strategic client approach and market drivers
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. Collaborates with our recruiting and HR departments to streamline hiring and onboarding.
Serves as a steward of the organization92s 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 effectively with Vice Presidents and Directors to solve client needs while strengthening internal and external relations.
Collaborates with appropriate SWCA leadership to develop strategies and sales projections/goals to support short and long-term business objectives.
Champions SWCA92s 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.

Who will thrive here

You will thrive in this role if you are a strategic, collaborative leader who enjoys building alignment across a matrixed organization. You are comfortable leading through influence, working across regions and disciplines, and balancing national consistency with regional realities. You are energized byinnovative solutionsandby scaling programsthoughtfully by puttingstructure, clarity, and support in place so teams can deliverhighqualitywork on complex projects while continuing to grow and evolve.

Experience and qualifications for success

Bachelor92s degree in a related field (environmental science, civil or environmental engineering, planning, biology, ecology, archaeology, or similar).
Minimum of 15 years of experiencein the environmental sector
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in environmental construction services,constructionphasedelivery,and/orconstruction of large capital projects.

Demonstrated successleading matrixed teams, including alignment across regions, disciplines, and functions without sole reliance on direct authority.

Proven ability to drive collaboration, accountability, and results in a distributed shared-resource environment.

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.

Subject Matter Expert for construction-related service areas.
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.