The role – whatyoulldo
Barr is seeking a senior environmental consultant to join our Grand Rapids, Michigan, team. In this hybrid role, you will support Barrs environmental review and natural resources management efforts, primarily across the Midwest, by leading and supporting environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects for a variety of clients.You will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teamstoidentifyopportunities,scope and execute projects, and provide strategic and technical guidance related to environmental permitting and compliance. This includes supporting environmental resource characterization, impact assessments, mitigation planning, and construction monitoring.
The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who combines deep regulatory expertise with excellent client service, business development acumen, and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
Your impact – key responsibilities
Project leadership and delivery:lead environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects, including forming teams, coordinating work execution, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring quality outcomes.
Environmental permitting and regulatory strategy:provide technical expertise and interpretation of state and federal regulations, including Michigan-specific programs, to support permitting strategies and successful approvals.
Wetland and natural resourceexpertise:conduct and oversee wetland delineations, functional assessments, impact assessments, mitigation planning, and construction monitoring activities.
Leadership and office support:contribute toleadership efforts in Barrs Michigan offices, including strategic planning, staff development, and recruiting initiatives.
Team mentorship and development:guide and support junior staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
About the opportunity
Hybrid:ahybridwork arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This positioncan bebased out of Barr'sGrand Rapids, Michigan,office.
About you –requiredcore competencies
Education:bachelors or mastersdegree in environmental science, ecology, natural resources management, biology, ora relatedfield.
TechnicalExperience:15+ years of direct, relevant experience in environmental permitting, review, and compliance.
ExpertisewithState of Michigan and federal environmental review andpermittingprocesses, including NREPA Part 3031Wetlands Protection, Part 3011Inland Lakes and Streams, and Part 311Floodplains.
Experience with State of Michigan and federal environmental review and permitting processes, for NREPA Part 323Shorelands Protection, Part 325Great Lakes Bottomlands, and Part 353Sand Dunes Protection.
Expertise in conducting and overseeing wetland delineations, impact assessments, and mitigation planning for a variety of project sizes and complexities, ranging from large industrial clients to small individual landowners.
Applied knowledge of state and federal wetland, stream (including MiSQT applications), and endangered species programs.
Experience managing projects (i.e., forming teams, overseeing work execution, monitoring and controlling cost and schedule, implementing quality assurance and quality control, and stakeholder communications).
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and implement business development strategies.
Drivers license: possession of a current, valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
Helpfuladditionalexperience (notrequired)
Advanced degree or specializedexpertisein ecology, natural resources, or related disciplines.
Experience with project contracting or construction oversight.
Experience negotiating with regulatory agencies.
Experience with stormwater management,permitting,and compliance.
Experience with the NEPA environmental review process.
Experience with lake management including water quality and invasive species management.
Ability to performaviansurveys(visual and auditorybirdidentification).
Familiarity with GIS or CAD tools (e.g., ArcGIS, Collector) and GPS units.
Compensation:anticipatedrange of125,000 6,150,000 salary. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as Exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Benefits - what we offer
We are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. Thats why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesnt stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities to foster professional development at every stage of your career.
Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
Please note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status.
