Director of Infrastructure Environmental Services

Atlas

$180K — $200K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 15+ years in environmental consulting or regulatory compliance.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large teams (20+ staff).
  • High emotional intelligence and strong communication skills.
  • Proven track record in managing NEPA and SEPA processes.
  • Experience in construction-phase environmental compliance for heavy-civil projects.
  • Established relationships with Washington transportation agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for multidisciplinary environmental groups.
  • Lead and mentor senior project managers and environmental compliance managers.
  • Oversee NEPA/SEPA documentation and environmental permitting.
  • Serve as an executive contact for public agencies and contractors.
  • Support design-build project delivery through regulatory strategy.
  • Drive business development and client engagement strategies.
  • Collaborate with technical groups for integrated environmental services.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage options, including no-cost employee-only plans.
  • Vacation time, paid holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.
  • 401(k) with company match for retirement planning.
  • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance for employee protection.
  • Safety program with provided PPE and reimbursement for safety gear.
  • Clear career paths and development programs, including tuition reimbursement.
  • Support for employee-led communities promoting connection and belonging.
  • Flexibility in accommodating personal and professional responsibilities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a Director of Infrastructure Environmental Services to join our Redmond, WA team! Come join us!

The Director of Infrastructure Environmental Services provides strategic, operational, and technical leadership for a multidisciplinary environmental group supporting major transportation and infrastructure projects across Washington and the Pacific Northwest. This role focuses on group leadership, business development, and program-level project management, with direct responsibility for NEPA/SEPA delivery and construction-phase environmental compliance for complex, heavy-civil projects.

The Director leads senior staff and managers, oversees technical quality and resource planning, and serves as a key client-facing leader for public agencies and design-build contractors. This role plays a critical part in expanding transportation-environmental services in Washington and works closely with the Pacific Northwest Business Development Lead and Transportation Environmental Market Lead to grow market presence and service lines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for a multidisciplinary environmental group (ecology, permitting, NEPA/SEPA, compliance, hazardous materials, stormwater, GIS/CADD).
  • Lead and mentor senior project managers, environmental compliance managers, and technical specialists.
  • Oversee delivery of NEPA/SEPA documentation, environmental permitting, and construction-phase compliance for transportation and infrastructure projects.
  • Serve as an executive-level client contact for public agencies (e.g., WSDOT, Sound Transit, local jurisdictions) and heavy-civil contractors.
  • Support alternative delivery (design-build and progressive design-build) projects through regulatory strategy, permit interpretation, and risk management.
  • Drive business development and seller-doer efforts, including client engagement, pursuit strategy, proposal leadership, and relationship building.
  • Collaborate with internal technical groups to integrate environmental services into multidisciplinary pursuits and project teams.
  • Lead staffing, workload forecasting, recruiting, training, utilization, and resource planning.
  • Advance QA/QC standards, staff development pathways, and long-term group growth.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, infrastructure environmental planning, or regulatory compliance.
  • Demonstrated leadership of large, multidisciplinary teams (20+ staff).
  • High emotional intelligence and strong communication skills
  • Strong experience managing NEPA and SEPA processes, including transportation projects.
  • Experience overseeing construction-phase environmental compliance for heavy-civil or alternative delivery projects.
  • Proven business development and seller-doer capability.
  • Established relationships with Washington transportation and local agencies and regulators.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:
  • Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
  • Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
  • Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
  • Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
  • Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our • quality of life• core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
  • Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
  • Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
  • Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

About the Job
  • Career Level: Director
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000 annually
    The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state's law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!

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