Principal, Environmental Consulting

Overview

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts in 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting.

We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

This position is in the New York City area.

We are excited to invite individuals with extensive consulting experience and strong leadership skills to join us in developing innovative and sustainable environmental solutions. This role provides a significant opportunity for local leadership and career advancement in the New York City consulting market. Candidates should have at least 13 years of progressive consulting experience, particularly with project management and client engagement.

We welcome various consulting specializations, including environmental, energy transition, circular economy, sustainability, air quality, M&A diligence, digital services, and more.

If you have a solid presence in the New York City market, this position is ideal for you. Join our team as a Principal and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

As a Principal, you will collaborate with others across the business to spearhead the development and management of our consulting practice, offering strategic direction, technical know-how, entrepreneurial energy and creative solutions to our clients. Your deep understanding of regulations, assessment methods, and project management will be key in delivering top-notch consulting services and achieving sustainable results for our clients. The ideal candidate will provide technical and business leadership and contribute to innovative solutions across sectors including environmental, chemical, commercial, manufacturing, government, energy, financial, insurance, and law.

The ideal candidate should possess experience in managing consulting projects, be adept at working within multi-disciplinary teams, be skilled in the analysis and communication of information, and be capable of collaborating effectively with agencies, organizations, and individuals to provide guidance on decision-making. The candidate should excel in all areas of project management and demonstrate a strong dedication to mentoring and fostering staff development, as well as collaborating with colleagues.

• Client Engagement:
  Act as the main liaison for clients, forging and nurturing robust relationships. Thoroughly comprehend their consulting requirements, create customized solutions, and deliver outstanding client service.
• Project Management:
  Oversee consulting projects from start to finish, ensuring deliverables are achieved within budget and time constraints. Direct project teams, allocate resources efficiently, and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Team Leadership:
  Guide and mentor consultants, offering direction, support, and opportunities for professional growth. Cultivate a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Business Development:
  Identify new business prospects, develop proposals, and engage in client presentations. Grow the client base and maintain a strong network of industry contacts to generate leads.
• Thought Leadership:
  Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the environmental consulting sector. Contribute to industry forums, write articles, and give presentations to position the organization as a thought leader.

As part of the New York City team, you will be part of a creative group excited about solving clients’ problems and creating sustainable solutions. You will work with a range of technical expertise from entry level to seasoned professionals, many of whom are subject matter experts. You will engage in a continuous learning environment through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job tasks.

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development. For this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

• Education:
  
  A bachelor’s or master’s degree relevant to consulting. For environmental consulting, a degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  
  At least 13 years of progressive consultancy experience, particularly in project management and client engagement.
• Technical Expertise:
  Extensive knowledge of regulations, assessment methodologies, and permitting procedures.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated leadership with the ability to manage and motivate a team. Strong organizational,…