Vice President - Environmental

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Vice President at LJA Environmental is to lead and expand our environmental planning, permitting, and NEPA practice. This executive-level position combines technical leadership, project delivery excellence, client relationship management, and business development responsibilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing the firm's environmental services portfolio while overseeing complex environmental projects, mentoring staff, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients and regulatory agencies.

This role is ideal for a seasoned environmental professional who possesses both deep technical expertise in NEPA compliance and a proven track record of developing new business opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and leading multidisciplinary teams.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Initially carrying out site investigations, collecting, processing, and evaluating off-site and on-site data, processing and interpreting biological, physical, chemical, geographical, and geological data for preparing environmental reports and work plans accordingly
• Serve as a senior technical leader and subject matter expert for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and environmental regulatory processes.
• Lead complex and multidisciplinary environmental planning, permitting, and compliance projects for transportation, infrastructure, energy, water, and public-sector clients.
• Direct the preparation and review of:
• Oversee project execution to ensure quality, schedule, budget, and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, technical specialists, and project managers to develop environmental solutions and project strategies.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and agency requirements.
• Prepare scopes of work, level-of-effort estimates, project budgets, and subcontractor agreements.
• Provide executive-level oversight for environmental project portfolios and resource planning.
• Mentor, develop, and support environmental staff and project managers to strengthen technical capabilities and leadership development.
• Lead strategic business development initiatives to expand the firm's environmental and NEPA practice.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Develop strong relationships with transportation agencies, municipalities, utilities, engineering firms, planners, and other strategic partners.
• Generate leads through networking, industry events, conferences, professional organizations, and direct client engagement.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish annual sales, revenue, and growth objectives.
• Lead proposal development efforts, including qualifications packages, Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), presentations, and interviews.
• Coordinate with project managers, technical experts, and marketing staff to develop competitive proposals.
• Track market trends, regulatory changes, competitive activity, and emerging client needs to identify growth opportunities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science, Master’s preferred, in one of the following or related fields: Marine Biology, Rangeland Ecology, Ecology, Soil Science, Geography

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Existing relationships with transportation agencies, public-sector clients, utilities, or infrastructure clients.
• Experience managing major pursuits, contracts, and strategic positioning.
• Executive leadership or practice-building experience in environmental consulting
• Strong communication skills and Ability to build strong relationships
• AICP
• CEP
• PMP
• TxDOT Environmental Compliance Certifications
• Professional registration/licensure relevant to environmental consulting or planning

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.