Director, Construction Services – West Region

ACC Environmental Consultants • Full-time • Remote • $129.83k - $165.47k / year • 1w ago

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking aDirector, Construction Services 6 West Regionto leadconstructionphaseenvironmental delivery as part of acompanywide, matrixed Construction Services program.This position will be reporting to the VP of Construction Services within Program Management.This roleoperateswithin SWCAsharedresourcedelivery model, partnering closely with national program leadership, regional delivery leaders, andcrossfunctionalteams. The Director will lead teamscomposed of both dedicated Construction Services staff and shared resources from across the organization, requiring strong collaboration, coordination, and influence.

Thesuccessful candidate will be a leader with experience motivating, aligning, and leading a team of direct and indirect reports and who is an industry-recognized practitioner leadingenvironmentalconstructioncomplianceand related activities. Qualified candidates will be fluent in issues of importance toconstructionand havedemonstratedabilityto develop opportunities intosuccessful sales and sustained growth.The Directorwillberesponsible fortranslating nationaland stateprogram standards into effective regional execution while ensuring teamsremainaligned, supported, andclientfocused.

The position will help grow SWCAConstruction Services capabilities and will support client proposals; execute high-profile,complex projects; promote team engagement and quality delivery; lead strategy and agency engagement; and support the growth and maintenance of client relationships.

This is a full-time, regular (with benefits), salaried position. It is preferred that this individual live near one of our SWCA offices in our West Region as a hybrid employee, however, for highly qualified candidates, we will consider other remote (distributed) locations.

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 Construction Services execution in the West Region (SouthernCaliforniaand Pacific Islands,Northern California,Pacific Northwest,Southwest, and Great Basin)within amatrixed organizational structure.

Manages and support teams that include both dedicated and shared resources, providing clarity in roles, expectations, and accountability.

Partners closely with the VP, Construction Servicesand peer regional Directors to implement consistent national standards, tools, and reporting practices.

Collaborates with regional Delivery and Operationsleaders to ensure the right people are assigned to the right projects at the right time.
Serves as a connector between field teams, regional leadership, and national program leadership.
Leadsandgrowsmulti-levelteams focused on execution ofenvironmentalcommitments onconstructionprojectsSupport talent development, training, and retention forconstructionfocusedandfieldbased staff.
EmbodiesandrepresentsSWCA Core Values to our clients, regulators, and staff
Leadsandgrowsmulti-levelteams focused on execution ofenvironmentalcommitments onconstructionprojects
Supervises, manages, and mentorsProgram ManagementProject Managers and support staff, while providing oversight, guidance, andstrategic solutions forcourse correction oncomplex and risk-laden issues related to projectexecution
Maintains, grows, and expands program based on strategic client approach and market
Accountable for day-to-day project execution, delivery, and support of safety within the programs.
Supports VP in driving process improvements for contract vehicles and managing profitability goals.
Supports the business planning cycle, regular forecasting, and execution of Key Performance Indicators.
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 providing appropriate SME coverage for project within all the programs.
Supports workforce planning to ensure Construction Services Core Teams maintain appropriate hiring pace to serve client needs.
Serves as a steward of the organization9s culture by promoting staff development through coaching, mentorship, and skill-building.
Meets with core team, Program Management Cohort and other Program Management Leadership regularly to review performance and improve quality and execution.
Collaborates with appropriate SWCA leadership to develop strategies and sales projections/goals to support short and long-term business objectives.
Serves as an ambassador for SWCA9s Safety Culture and implementation.
Serves as an ambassador for SWCA9s Program Management teams by building and maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to support program needs and opportunities

Who will thrive here

You will thrive in this role if you are ahandsonleader who excels in collaborative, matrixed environments. You build strong relationships,communicate clearly across teams, and are skilled at coordinating shared resources to achieve strong delivery outcomes. You enjoyoperatingat the intersection of field execution,peopleleadership, and program directionand you are motivated by helping teams succeed while contributing to a larger national program.

Experience and qualifications for success

Bachelor9s degree in a related field (environmental science, biology, ecology, archaeology, planning, or similar).

12+ years of relevant experience delivering environmental compliance and/or construction-phaseservices, including leadership roles supporting construction execution.

5+ years of people leadership experience, including leadingfieldbasedand professional teams in collaborative or matrixed environments.

Experience managing complex delivery efforts involving multiple stakeholders and shared resources.

Strong consulting and business acumen with experience supporting client delivery, team performance, and project financial outcomes.

Fundamentalunderstanding of financial metricsand business planning

Experience providing technical leadership for environmental constructionphaseservices (e.g.,complianceplanning, field monitoring, reporting), with the ability to serve as agoto resource for teams and clients in the Western US Region.

Demonstrated experience supporting business development and proposal efforts, including relationships with clients and (as applicable) reviewing agencies, anda track recordof helping win and expand work.

Ability to travel as needed, for an estimated30% of the time.

Highly Preferred

Experience partnering with EPCs, general contractors, and owner teams to deliverconstructionphaseenvironmentalcomplianceoncomplex infrastructure projects.

Experience leading matrixed orsharedresourceteams across disciplines and geographies within a region.

Experienceestablishingor improving field delivery systems (SOPs, onboarding/training, quality checks, and field data/reporting) that increase consistency across projects.