Northwest Business Development Leader – Environmental Planning & Infrastructure at Environmental Science Associates

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.</strong></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ESA is seeking a&nbsp;<strong>Northwest Business Development Leader for Environmental Planning &amp; Infrastructure</strong> to help drive the continued growth of our Environmental Planning and Permitting practice throughout the Pacific Northwest while supporting national market initiatives. This position will report to the Client Development Director, and working closely with the Northwest Environmental Planning Business Group Director, you'll serve as a senior leader responsible for developing regional growth strategies, strengthening client relationships, expanding our environmental planning and permitting portfolio, and helping build the next generation of leaders within ESA. The ideal candidate will be based out of Seattle, WA, or Portland, OR, have relevant experience in that region, and be able to work on-site 2-3 days per week.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This role combines strategic business development, client relationship management, project leadership, and team development.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You'll Do</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Drive Regional and National Growth</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop and implement business development strategies for Environmental Planning and Infrastructure throughout the Northwest.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with Business Group Directors, Practice Leaders, and Market Leaders both within the Northwest and across the company to identify growth opportunities and support national strategic initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead pursuits for major projects while expanding ESA's presence across public infrastructure, transportation, water, energy, natural resources, and community development markets.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Build and maintain trusted relationships with public agencies, infrastructure owners, private developers, and teaming partners.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with marketing and proposal teams to develop winning pursuit strategies, proposals, and presentations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Represent ESA through conference presentations, technical publications, professional organizations, and industry events.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Help identify and recruit exceptional talent to support continued practice growth.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lead Clients and Projects</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Serve as a trusted advisor for complex projects.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering NEPA, SEPA, permitting, and environmental review projects across the Northwest and nationally.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure projects are delivered with exceptional quality, proactive risk management, and outstanding client service.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with senior practitioners across ESA to share knowledge, develop best practices, and strengthen our national technical expertise.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Develop People and Culture</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mentor project managers and technical staff in business development, client management, and project delivery.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Foster collaboration across offices, practices, and markets.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support an inclusive, collaborative culture where employee-owners are empowered to grow professionally and contribute to ESA's continued success.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You Bring</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You are a collaborative leader who enjoys building trusted client relationships and developing successful teams. You understand how to balance strategic growth with technical excellence and exceptional client service.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, natural resources, engineering, geography, or a related field.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">15+ years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting or 13 years with an advanced relevant degree.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated success developing business, winning projects, and growing client relationships.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong experience managing environmental planning and permitting projects.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Expertise in NEPA, SEPA, environmental review, and regulatory permitting.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring staff.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting infrastructure, transportation, water, energy, or community development clients.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with environmental planning and permitting in eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, Idaho, or the Intermountain West.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Existing relationships with regional public agencies, utilities, or private sector clients.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience working across multiple offices and geographic regions.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Why ESA</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As an employee-owned firm, every person at ESA contributes to our shared success. We invest in our people through meaningful work, opportunities for leadership, and a collaborative culture built on trust, innovation, and continuous learning.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Here, you'll have the opportunity to:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Shape the future of ESA’s Northwest Region including continued expansion east of the Cascade Mountains.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead transformational infrastructure and environmental projects.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Grow client relationships that have lasting regional impact.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mentor and develop future leaders.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with nationally recognized experts across multiple disciplines.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;">Share in the success of an employee-owned company committed to creating positive environmental and community outcomes</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><strong><em>ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></strong></p></div><div class="title">CA Pay Transparency Clause</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$135,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$185,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p class="ignore-global-css"><u class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Who We Are&nbsp;</strong></u></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients.&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css">In accordance with ESA’s duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><strong>Please note: We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes from agencies</strong></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>&nbsp;for assistance.</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Full name</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>The best method to contact you (phone number and/or email address)</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Title of Job Position Applied</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Description of your accommodation request</strong></li> </ul> <p class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><em class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE&nbsp;M/V/F/D)&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>