We are seeking a commercially minded Environmental Remediation leader to strengthen and expand our Liability Assessment & Remediation team, part of our broader Environmental, Health & Safety practice. Growth Trajectory: This role is designed for a high-impact builder who will collaborate closely with service-line leadership, drive market development, and play a central role in shaping strategy and performance. Key Responsibilities & Qualifications Client & Market Leadership • Lead go-to-market efforts for environmental remediation services across diverse sectors. • Develop and execute regional growth plans; originate work through established relationships; expand accounts; and cross-sell with adjacent J.S. Held practices. Technical Programme Management • Oversee investigation, design, and execution of soil and groundwater remediation and mitigation programmes (e.g., vapour, PCBs, PFAS, petroleum, hazardous materials). • Manage environmental due diligence (Phase I/II ESAs), liability assessments, cost-to-remediate models, and regulatory strategy (NJDEP programmes, CERCLA, RCRA, Brownfields, LSRP coordination). Transaction & Advisory • Advise clients on environmental risk allocation, indemnities, reserves, and insurance interfaces. • Prepare defensible reports and expert narratives for negotiations and provide expert witness support in dispute or litigation matters, including testimony when required. Project Management • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-site remediation projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder alignment. Leadership & Team Building • Recruit, mentor, and develop talent; instil best practices for delivery, safety, and client service. • Drive utilisation, margin, pipeline health, and forecasting; contribute to pricing strategies and proposals. Qualifications Experience: • Significant experience in environmental consulting and remediation, including liability assessment, insurance interfaces, advisory work, and expert witness engagements. • Experience in transactions, redevelopment, and litigation support is advantageous. Commercial Acumen: • Proven track record of originating and growing business. • Established client relationships and ability to develop new markets. Technical Credentials: • BS/MS in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related discipline. • Strong remediation design and execution expertise. • Professional certifications such as NJ LSRP, PE, PG, or equivalent are a plus. Communication: • Exceptional client-facing presence. • Persuasive writing and presentation skills, including preparation of defensible reports, expert narratives, and testimony for litigation. Project Management: • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-site remediation projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder alignment. Leadership: • Experience building and mentoring teams. • Managing P&L levers and scaling a practice is highly desirable. Additional Information Some of the Benefits We Have Include J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs. • Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed • Generous FTO Policy • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401k Match • Commuter Benefits A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $195,000 - $245,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein.