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Environmental Account Director

TRC Companies

TRC Companies

Sales & Business Development
Lowell, MA, USA · Suffolk, VA, USA · Arizona, USA · Lowell, MA, USA · United States
Posted on Sep 16, 2024
About Us

Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.

TRC has consistently set the standard for clients needing more than just engineering services by blending scientific expertise with cutting-edge technology to create innovative, enduring solutions. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

Our team works with a diverse range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We are dedicated to delivering creative solutions that meet local needs, helping our clients thrive in a rapidly changing world. Together, we tackle challenges and strive to make the Earth a better place to live, community by community and project by project.

Joining TRC means engaging in interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications. At TRC, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. We offer a range of People Programs designed to support our employees' growth and well-being. Explore our programs here: TRC People Programs

At TRC, every voice is valued, every individual has the opportunity to make a difference, and together we shape a brighter, more sustainable future.


Overview

SECTOR OVERVIEW

Our Environmental Sector delivers comprehensive environmental solutions to meet the full project lifecycle needs of clients in the renewable energy, transmission, transportation, oil and gas, and manufacturing industries. TRC is an industry leader that employs a diverse work force with a variety of experts in the Environmental Sector, including environmental scientists, biologists, archeologists, wildlife scientists, planners, permitting analysts, and geologists. Coupled with the services offered by our Power, Infrastructure, Field Services and Intelligent Grid Solutions, TRC offers the opportunity to be part of a comprehensive team offering unique and innovative solutions to our clients in both the private and public sector. We are further supported by TRC’s National Renewables Team, which supports our commitment to sustainable development and extends our reach in the renewable energy sector. Our teams routinely support large and small renewable energy development and energy transition programs, including client portfolios with projects across the country. Our goal is to highlight the talents of each of our employees, offering them a supportive atmosphere in which to challenge themselves and be part of an experienced and ground-breaking team.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Strategic Environmental Account Director to join our Planning, Permitting and Licensing practice within the Northeast (offices in Boston, MA, Windsor, CT, Lowell, MA, East Providence, RI, Waltham, MA, Manchester, NH, Portland, ME, Augusta, ME, Bath, ME, Clifton Park, NY, Ithaca, NY, Liverpool, NY, West Seneca, NY, New Providence, NJ, New York, NY, or potentially work from a nearby location).


Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Business Development/Commercial Sales

  • The main focus of this role is “Strategic Growth in the Northeast.” This individual will be responsible for selling environmental planning and permitting services. When feasible, this individual should look to sell all of TRC’s Sector Services, e.g., Environmental, Power, Infrastructure, Field Services, and Intelligent Grid Solutions (known as “OneTRC”).
  • Develop and implement strategic growth plans based on the individual’s knowledge of markets traditionally employing environmental and permitting services.
  • This individual would preferably have experience building and maintaining a book of business in excess of $3M and would be expected to further build, develop and maintain one (annual sales/bookings goal of $3 million per year).
  • This individual will be a key stakeholder and will directly interface with clients regarding their satisfaction with TRC’s services.
  • Attend technical conferences, showcase our services, enhance TRC’s brand, engage with clients, and represent OneTRC.

Project Delivery, Execution, Program Management

  • Serve as point person for solicitation requests and dissemination of requests to the correct person in operations. Operations staff are tasked with doing the work/heavy lifting associated with responding to a proposal. This role will require championing efforts around positioning and capture.
  • Oversight of proposal response and project delivery teams in terms of providing coaching and guidance.
  • Serve as a Program Manager for Northeast/New England based clients.
  • Delivery/execution of project work for existing and new clients.
  • Maintain a billable utilization target of 35%.
  • Possess strong verbal, written, presentation and excellent client management skills; demonstrated ability leading and managing complex projects; as well as being goal oriented, quality focused, and have demonstrated success with creating and fostering a team environment.
  • Have a significant role in maintaining quality and profitability on TRC’s projects, as well as assisting with managing and developing the skillsets of Project Managers and other employees and resources to ensure our projects are executed with a high level of efficiency and technical excellence.

Qualifications

Skills/Requirements

Our ideal candidate is a motivated professional that will thrive in a client facing role, one that has well established client relationships in the regional marketplace, and is excited about the prospect of joining a firm that is focused on “Strategic Growth in the Northeast.” They will also have a minimum of the following skills or experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or related fields.
  • 10 to 15 years of experience performing and managing the planning permitting, compliance, and engineering studies for environmental/energy/transportation projects.
  • 15 + years of environmental consulting experience.
  • TRC’s strategic clients operate in the utility, conventional and renewable energy, private development, and transportation sectors. A strong understanding in these areas is required.
  • Proven track record with business development, business management and oversight of regional businesses.
  • Experience managing cross disciplinary scientific and engineering teams and front-end project development projects.
  • Strong business acumen and attributes, coupled with a commitment to TRC Values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Creativity, Accountability, Teamwork and Passion.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters of Science Degree preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience.

Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
  • Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
  • All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
  • TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.


Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.