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Foth is seeking a client-focused business development leader to grow and manage strategic relationships focused on contaminated sediment sites, including riverine, harbor, and floodplain. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who understands the intricate regulatory landscape governing contaminated sediment projects and can effectively guide clients through the challenges of remedial planning, design, construction oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
You will serve as a trusted advisor, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to shape remediation strategies, lead pursuits, and support clients managing legacy remediation challenges and broader environmental portfolios. This role combines client management, business development, and strategic planning.
Flexible work location (remote or office) with approximately 25% travel.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Business Development: Build and expand client relationships, generate opportunities, and close work to meet growth goals
- Proposals & Presentations: Develop compelling proposals and deliver client-focused presentations
- Client Management: Serve as primary point of contact, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term partnership success
- Strategic Advisory: Guide clients on risk, regulatory, and stakeholder considerations; position Foth as a trusted partner
- Project Collaboration: Partner with project managers to ensure successful project execution from pursuit through completion
- Regulatory Awareness: Maintain knowledge of contaminated sediment management regulations to support compliant, forward-looking solutions
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to internal market strategy and growth initiatives
- Technical Support: Participate in key remediation phases
- Team Development: Mentor team members and support a culture of continuous improvement
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field
- 10+ years of consulting experience
- Experience with contaminated sediment investigation and remedial design
- Client-facing project management and proposal development experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- 15+ years of consulting experience
- Proven success in building and maintaining client relationships
Foth Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
15255 S 94th Avenue, 5th Floor, Chicago, United States, 60452
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