Lead. Scale. Shape the Future of a Growing Environmental Services Firm.
If you’re an experienced environmental or engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, operations, and people, this is an opportunity to step into a true General Manager role with full P&L ownership, the ability to scale a growing platform, and a clear path to long-term value creation.
This role is designed for a leader who wants more than stewardship. You’ll be empowered to run the business, integrate acquisitions, build strong teams, and turn strategy into execution while ownership focuses on M&A, client relationships, and long-term growth.
In short: if you enjoy building something meaningful, leading talented professionals, and creating measurable impact in the environmental space, this role was built with you in mind.
About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established and highly respected environmental consulting, contracting, and engineering firm serving clients where environmental compliance, remediation, and strategic land and facility use are mission-critical. The organization is growing through both organic expansion and acquisitions and is seeking a General Manager to help take the business to its next phase.
What You’ll Do
As General Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations while executing the firm’s strategic plan and scaling the organization.
Key responsibilities include:
- Full P&L ownership across consulting and contracting business lines
- Overseeing operations, project delivery, and post-acquisition integration
- Driving growth through collaboration with Seller-Doers and regional leaders
- Leading and tracking KPIs for revenue, margin, utilization, client retention, and safety
- Implementing standardized SOPs, systems, technology platforms, and shared services
- Overseeing HR, recruitment, performance management, and leadership development
- Serving as a cultural integrator, reinforcing communication, accountability, and values
- Acting as a strategic operator with a hands-on, people-first leadership style
- Regional travel up to 25%
What Success Looks Like
- A well-run, scalable operation with strong margins and consistent execution
- Engaged teams who feel supported, challenged, and developed
- Smooth integration of acquired firms into a cohesive platform
- Clear visibility into performance metrics and financial outcomes
- A culture rooted in service, commitment, teamwork, and safety
Core Values You’ll Champion
- Service: A client-first mindset, acting as a trusted advocate and guide
- Commitment: A “can-do” approach—responsive, agile, and tenacious
- Teamwork: Collaborative leadership where shared wins matter
- Safety: A deep commitment to employee well-being, respect, and responsibility
What You Bring
- BS/MS in Engineering (PE required)
- MBA preferred
- 10+ years of experience in professional services, ideally environmental or engineering consulting/contracting
- Proven success scaling multi-office or multi-service organizations
- Experience with acquisitions and post-merger integration
- Strong financial acumen and a track record of profitable growth
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop both technical and administrative teams
- Familiarity with environmental consulting, remediation, or related services
- Established network in the Midwest market preferred
Compensation & Growth Opportunity
- Total compensation: $150,000–$200,000 (base salary + performance incentives)
- This role is designed for growth. As the firm’s value, profitability, and scale increase, the successful candidate will be eligible for future equity participation.
Posted: 12/31/2025