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About the opportunity

SWCA is currently seeking applications for a Natural Resources Team Lead, supporting our Colorado operations. The Natural Resources Team Lead is responsible for providing leadership within the Front Range Colorado Natural Resources Program by managing staff, projects, and clients. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of developing new business, managing complex projects, meeting financial goals, and mentoring others to do the same. The Natural Resources Team Lead will report to one of the Front Range Natural Resources or Planning Directors. The Broomfield (Denver) and Fort Collins, COoffices offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, and specialize in natural, cultural, and paleo resource management, environmental planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will have a depth of experience and familiarity with the business environment in Colorado and surrounding states. This is a full-time, regular (with benefits), exempt position based out of Broomfield or Qualified candidates must submit a letter of interest along with a current resume in order to be considered for the position. SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, nearly 1,650 staff, employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) isto make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission. What you will accomplish

The Natural Resources Team Lead will manage current opportunities while participating in the development of a forward-looking plan for their team. This position will require highly developed critical thinking skills to recognize and solve problems proactively and independently, as well as identify and mitigate risks and impediments through persistence, creative thinking, and a focus on client satisfaction. This will include working with our Directors, Project Managers, other Team Leads, and professional staff in the Colorado offices and surrounding states to further employee development and mentoring, provide technical leadership, and develop strategic team goals by contributing to the following: Organizational leadership Provide highly effective, dynamic management and leadership to SWCA's natural resources program and staff. Help align employees to their annual career development goals and build teams to support program and individual employee development. Supervise and mentor natural resources project managers, technical staff, and field personnel, while promoting a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction. Work closely with the Directors to hire Natural Resources staff. Proactively monitor the productivity and development of your Natural Resources Team, set clear expectations, and foster an environment of teamwork. Provide general support to the team relating to subject matter resources, training opportunities, regulatory and research updates. Technical leadership Provide quality assurance/quality control reviews of deliverables prepared by other team members. Ensure the delivery of high-quality technical work throughout the natural resources program, including project and data management, data analy is, and reporting. Client leadership Develop strong relationships with existing clients while executing strategic analysis, marketing, and sales for new clients. Manage the performance of individual projects, and effectively coordinate with clients and agencies, to produce technically excellent work that is on time and on budget. Engage with the office business development team to evaluate changing market conditions and strategic sales opportunities at a regional and sub-regional level (new clients and geographies). Lead proposal efforts and internal business development groups, drive accountability for participation in business development and help mentor sell-doer mentality in all employees. Take lead role in the go/no go decisions in concert with the office Directors and drive accountability for efficient proposal and marketing pursuits. Develop strong and productive relationships within industry organizations and with agency staff to expand the regional client base in line with the region's strategic goals. Experience and qualifications for success

Required A minimum of a Bachelor's (B.A. or B.S.) degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in natural resources consulting. A minimum of three (3) years of natural resources (or related) project management experience, including developing and implementing budgets, schedules, and scopes of work from pre-field tasks to final report preparation. Previous experience with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations in the greater Colorado area. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. An ability to take ownership of responsibilities, and provide potential solutions to problems encountered on the job. Ability to pass a motor vehicle screening. Preferred