Environmental Services CEQA Director

Position Summary

First Carbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. Our goal is to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!

First Carbon Solutions (FCS) is searching for a dedicated and passionate leader to join our team as an Environmental Services CEQA Director (CG12A). The ES Director’s responsibilities include management of the administrative, financial, technical, and marketing matters involving environmental services projects and staff. Ensuring that the ES Division performs at the highest possible level of product and service quality, maximizes profitability, is properly staffed (and trained) to handle current and projected workloads, follows all company policies, and is prepared for future market needs.

We are looking for a successful department leader in the environmental services consulting industry who has the desire to play an integral part in the continued growth and development of this department, mentor staff, and also roll their sleeves up as a Project Director on environmental projects, as needed. The company headquarters is located in California, but this position can work remotely from almost any location.

Please note that a strong background in CEQA and Business Development is required.

• Responsible for assisting the Directors Team in the day‑to‑day management of the ES Division.
• Collects and reviews available information to anticipate personnel requirements.
• Interviews and recommends hires for all positions in the ES Division.
• Informs the Chief Operating Officer on all matters related to the progress and success of the ES Division.
• Chairs the ES Division workload meetings and coordinates staff workload efforts.
• Participates in the Division Directors’ meetings and functions as a leader in the company.
• Manages and coordinates timely input on all finance matters (e.g., 3‑ to 6‑month projections, project status reports, accounts receivable, and any other pertinent request).
• Reviews and approves proposal fee estimates, project budgets, and project invoices.
• Ensures maximum profitability on all ES Division projects and value pricing opportunities/retainers on new jobs.
• Conducts performance evaluations for Section Managers and selected project managers. Recommends salary and position changes for ES Division, with input from appropriate staff.
• Supervises ES Managers and assists in meeting their goals and objectives.
• Ensures managers supervise others effectively, providing timely reviews, maintaining an adequate backlog, and managing their sections appropriately.
• Responsible for QA/QC of all projects within the ES Division, providing assistance and guidance as necessary.
• Maintains and improves the consistency, high quality, and accuracy of all work products within the Division by overseeing contract compliance and ensuring proper review of all reports.
• Maintains a master schedule of current and expected new projects, staff requirements, and current or estimated fees.
• Ensures all new legislative requirements are incorporated into work products and that staff is well informed when changes occur.
• Supervises and/or participates in the preparation of all proposals and qualification packages for the ES Division.
• Works closely with the Directors in Environmental Services and Senior ES Managers to be prepared for future market needs.
• Represents FCS in the marketplace to develop business opportunities.
• Works with the Marketing Division to prepare materials appropriate to support the Division’s marketing needs.
• Takes a proactive role in the marketplace on behalf of FCS and leads Marketing Action Plan efforts as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Environmental Services, or a related field is preferred.
• Advanced professional experience in the environmental field, with proven progressive growth in a management role within a consulting firm.
• Thorough understanding of the principles and practices of environmental consulting, including technical competence in the…