Natural Resources Director

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Natural Resources Director to lead our primarily Florida based team of ecologists, biologists, planners, and regulatory compliance professionals, supporting projects across Florida and neighboring southeastern states.

This role requires exceptional leadership skills and professional judgment to oversee project delivery, advance business development, serve clients, and continue building a high performing and engaged team. The Natural Resources Director will report to the Florida Senior Office Director and collaborate closely with leaders across the Southeast Sub Region and the broader SWCA organization.

This is a regular, full time, salaried position. The ideal candidate will be based in our Jacksonville, Tampa, Gainesville, or Pensacola office and will have the opportunity for hybrid employment, with an expectation of working on site three to four days per week to support collaboration, mentorship, and team development. Travel will be required to engage clients, partner with office and regional leadership, and support staff development, based on business needs.

The Florida natural resources practice is a key growth market for SWCA and a center of technical excellence known for high quality work, strong regulatory expertise, and outstanding client service. Our team supports complex projects across Florida and the southeast in several markets. Key markets for our Florida team include energy development (oil & gas, electric generation, and transmission), state and local agencies, water resources, and land development.

We are committed to being the environmental consultancy of choice in Florida by fostering a collaborative work environment that emphasizes professional growth and employee engagement.

People and Organizational Leadership

• 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

Client and Market Leadership

• 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

Financial and Operational Leadership

• 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

Technical and Quality Leadership

• 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

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the environmental services SWCA provides, including biology, planning, environmental regulatory compliance, or related environmental and planning…