Acuity

Director, Environmental Remediation (Operations & Business Development)

Acuity$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Nevada, US
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience
  • 10+ years of experience in environmental remediation focusing on federal contracts
  • Experience with program execution and business development
  • Knowledge of federal environmental programs and regulations
  • Familiarity with agencies such as USACE, DoD, EPA, or DOE
  • Ability to manage complex projects and support proposal development
  • U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams without direct authority
  • Strong financial acumen with budgeting and cost analysis skills
  • Proficient with MS Office, SharePoint, and Adobe

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic oversight to environmental remediation programs
  • Partner with Program Managers to enhance project execution and mitigate risks
  • Support mobilization and logistics planning for remediation projects
  • Monitor program performance metrics and implement corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations at all levels
  • Assist in developing and enforcing best practices and SOPs
  • Support capture efforts for federal environmental remediation opportunities
  • Contribute to pipeline development and decision-making on bids
  • Lead proposal development and client engagement activities
  • Identify strategic partners to enhance competitive position

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedules
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Flexible work environment with potential for remote work
  • Retirement plans with company match
  • Support for obtaining certifications and education advanced degrees
Full Job Description
The Director of Environmental Remediation is a senior leadership position responsible for providing strategic, operational, and business development support across environmental remediation programs. This role serves as a key member of the leadership team, driving operational excellence, supporting program execution, and advancing growth initiatives within federal and commercial markets. The Director will work cross-functionally with program management, capture, contracts, and technical teams to ensure successful delivery of remediation projects while identifying and positioning the organization for future opportunities. This role is critical to bridging current operations and future growth, ensuring that environmental remediation programs are executed successfully while positioning the organization to expand its footprint in the federal market.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations Support
  • Provide strategic oversight and support to environmental remediation programs, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, regulatory standards, and company objectives
  • Partner with Program Managers to enhance execution, mitigate risk, and drive schedule, cost, and performance outcomes
  • Support mobilization, transition, and sustainment of remediation projects, including staffing, subcontractor integration, and logistics planning
  • Monitor program performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA)
  • Assist in the development and enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices


Business Development & Capture
  • Support capture efforts for environmental remediation opportunities across federal agencies (e.g., DoD, USACE, EPA, DOE)
  • Contribute to pipeline development, opportunity qualification, and bid/no-bid decisions
  • Lead or support proposal development, including technical approaches, staffing plans, and cost inputs
  • Participate in client engagement activities, industry days, and relationship management
  • Identify strategic partners and subcontractors to strengthen competitive positioning


Strategic & Organizational Leadership
  • Provide subject matter expertise in environmental remediation to inform corporate strategy and growth initiatives
  • Support development of long-term business plans within the environmental services portfolio
  • Mentor program and project managers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  • Coordinate across internal stakeholders including finance, contracts, HR, and compliance


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent, relevant work experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental remediation, with a focus on federal contracts
  • Demonstrated experience supporting both program execution and business development/capture
  • Strong understanding of federal environmental programs and regulations
  • Experience working with agencies such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Department of Defense (DoD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and/or Department of Energy (DOE)
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and support proposal development
  • Active or ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
  • Experience leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams without direct authority
  • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost analysis, and profit-and-loss considerations
  • Highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite, SharePoint, and Adobe
  • Ability to travel up to 50% to events and/or customer locations with a varying amount of notice


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree (M.S. or MBA)
  • Professional certifications (e.g., PE, PMP, CHMM)


Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:
  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment
  • Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time

About Acuity

Acuity is a property and casualty insurance company that was founded in 1925. The company is headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and has over 1,400 employees. Acuity provides a variety of insurance products, including auto, home, and business insurance. The company is known for its exceptional customer service and has won numerous awards for its performance. Acuity is also committed to giving back to the community and has donated millions of dollars to charitable organizations. The company is privately held and does not have a stock ticker.
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