Environmental/Reclamation/Closure Lead

Our client, a leader in environmental restoration and infrastructure solutions, is seeking an Environmental/Reclamation/Closure Lead to oversee operations at their Billings, MT office. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with industry experts and work on projects that impact communities across the United States. If you’re passionate about solving environmental challenges and are looking for a career where your contributions can make a tangible difference, this might be the perfect role for you.

Summary:

As the Environmental/Reclamation/Closure Lead you’ll play a vital role in leading a talented and multidisciplinary team. You’ll be responsible for managing both the day-to-day operations of the Billings office and the successful execution of environmental and mine reclamation projects. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Office Leadership: Provide supervision and guidance to local and remote staff, including project managers, engineers, and scientists.
• Resource Management: Ensure efficient allocation of personnel and resources, support staff development, and foster a positive, health & safety-focused work environment.
• Project Oversight: Manage technical and administrative aspects of projects, including environmental restoration and mine reclamation.
• Client Engagement: Communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects meet expectations and compliance standards.
• Business Development: Support or lead proposal efforts to secure new projects and grow the client base.

• Remediation of PFAS contamination across various U.S. regions.
• Construction of large-scale federal environmental remediation projects for agencies such as the Army Corps of Engineers, NASA, and the EPA.
• Mine reclamation and environmental restoration for state agencies like the State of Montana.
• Emerging contaminant projects, addressing challenges with radiological and unexploded ordnance.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 10 years in environmental remediation, restoration, or long-term monitoring, with 3-5 years managing teams of 10+ people. Must have experience managing mining-related projects
• Education: A BA/BS in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage and lead project teams, build consensus, and foster collaboration. Strong communication skills including writing skills
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as PE, PG, or PMP.
• Experience working with federal or state agencies.
• Familiarity with mine reclamation projects or large-scale environmental remediation efforts.

Why Join Our Client

By joining our client, you’ll be part of a company committed to making a positive impact on the environment and future generations. With a focus on continuous learning and career development, you’ll find opportunities to grow your skills, gain new certifications, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Note: We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

If you have questions, please email us at connect@mrcrecruiting.com. You may also contact the Recruiter directly - Samantha Larson at Samantha@MRCrecruiting.com.