SWCA Environmental Consultants · 1 day ago
Natural Resources Director
Gainesville Metro
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$121K/yr - $158K/yr
10+ years expSWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Natural Resources Director to lead their primarily Florida based team of ecologists, biologists, planners, and regulatory compliance professionals. The role involves overseeing project delivery, advancing business development, and building a high performing team while supporting complex projects across Florida and the southeastern United States.
Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a large, diverse, multi discipline team of natural resource scientists, NEPA planners, project managers, and technical experts supporting local, state, and federal regulatory permitting
Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, quality service, and client focus aligned with SWCA’s core values
Mentor and develop employees while building and sustaining a strong mentorship culture across all levels of the organization
Support talent attraction, retention, engagement, and career development across the Florida team
Partner with the Florida Senior Office Director and Sub Regional leaders to align team goals with regional and company objectives
Lead and support client relationships and business development initiatives across Florida and the Southeast
Share responsibility for business development, quality of deliverables, achievement of sales and productivity goals, and long-term client relationships
Collaborate with business development teams to align market pursuits with operational capabilities
Contribute to internal strategy aligned with regional and corporate growth plans
Guide the planning, monitoring, and long-term financial success of the team through review of weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial performance and key performance indicators
Contribute to annual business plans and quarterly forecasts
Partner with project managers and leadership to ensure efficient resource allocation and successful project delivery
Support continuous improvement through project reviews and performance analysis
Provide leadership for project execution, quality assurance and quality control processes, and continuous improvement
Collaborate closely with technical teams across the Southeast, including cultural resources and engineering, as well as teams throughout the company
Promote adherence to SWCA quality standards, safety culture, and best practices
Advance scientific excellence through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and technical leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a field related to the environmental services SWCA provides, including biology, planning, environmental regulatory compliance, or related environmental and planning disciplines
Minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience in environmental or natural resource management consulting, including oversight of fieldwork and report preparation, supervision and mentoring of professional and administrative staff, and project scheduling and budgeting
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including supervising and providing guidance to other professionals
Proven success leading teams of environmental or natural resource professionals
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to environmental, natural, or cultural resources in Florida and the southeastern United States
Familiarity with the environmental consulting market in Florida and the Southeast
Knowledge of or experience supporting key business lines including energy, state and local government clients, and water resources projects
Experience leading natural resources teams across multiple projects, clients, and states
Demonstrated success in business development and consulting, including proposal development and established credibility with federal and state agencies and clients
Ability to work in an office based or hybrid environment, with an expectation of working on site three to four days per week to support collaboration and business objectives
Ability to travel as needed, approximately 25% percent of the time
Preferred
Team oriented leadership approach with strong mentoring and people development skills
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities
Ability to cultivate a positive, supportive, and productive working environment
Strong understanding of financial metrics, business planning, and plan execution
Benefits
A competitive Benefits package
Forward-thinking workplace flexibility
Outstanding corporate culture
Award-winning career development
100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, life, and disability coverage
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust
Company
SWCA Environmental Consultants
SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Fluder
CEO | President | Director
Jon Kehmeier
Vice President Scientific and Technical Services
Recent News
2025-09-25
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