Environmental Remediation and Compliance Business Unit Leader

What You Will Do

GFT, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Remediation and Compliance Business Unit Leader to lead strategic growth, innovation, and team performance. The ideal candidate will drive national growth strategy, business development, and full P&L responsibility for environmental remediation services.

• Owns full P&L responsibility for the Environmental Remediation practice, including revenue, profitability, backlog, forecasting, and long-term financial performance.
• Develops, executes, and continuously refines the national growth strategy for environmental remediation services, aligned with corporate and Business Line's strategic plans.
• Defines priority markets, clients, geographies, and service offerings to drive sustained growth and competitive differentiation.
• Identifies and champions strategic investments (talent, capabilities, tools, acquisitions, partnerships) to accelerate growth and margin performance.
• Serves as Executive Sponsor for marquee clients and complex, high-value remediation pursuits.
• Drives a disciplined capture process, including go/no-go decisions, teaming strategies, pricing, and value proposition development.
• Partners with Growth, Marketing, and Market Sector Leaders to strengthen brand presence and market positioning in remediation.
• Serves as a key point of contact for executive-level client relationships and represents the firm externally with regulators, industry organizations, and strategic partners.
• Provides senior level oversight of environmental remediation services, including:
• Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
• Soil and groundwater investigations
• RCRA and Superfund programs
• Regulatory Coordination and Negotiation
• Vapor intrusion investigations and mitigation
• Corrective and remedial action planning
• Remedial Strategy Development
• Remediation design, implementation, and site closure
• Ensures consistent application of technical standards, regulatory compliance, quality management systems, and risk management practices.
• Supports resolution of complex technical, contractual, or regulatory issues on major programs.
• Builds and leads a high-performing team for environmental remediation.
• Mentors project principals, and senior technical staff; promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Champions professional development, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership across the practice.
• Accountable for safety performance across the national remediation practice.
• Ensures safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance are embedded into all remediation activities.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

This role is not just about leadership; it’s about shaping the future of environmental services. You’ll be responsible for driving national growth strategy, business development, and full P&L responsibility for environmental remediation services. You’ll also be expected to define and execute the national growth strategy, achieve revenue and profitability targets, and expand the firm’s footprint through organic growth, cross-selling, and strategic pursuits.

Education | Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in environmental remediation and environmental compliance, including leadership of large, complex programs.
• Demonstrated success leading national or multi-regional practices with responsibility for growth, profitability, and strategic planning.
• Proven track record of business development, capture leadership, and client relationship management at an executive level.
• Experience with P&L ownership, financial forecasting, and performance management.
• Deep knowledge of environmental remediation regulations and frameworks at the federal, state, and/or local level.
• Ability to travel nationally, as required.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Professional licensure or certifications (PE, PG, CHMM, PMP, or equivalent).
• Established industry reputation and thought leadership in environmental remediation.
• Experience integrating environmental remediation/compliance services with infrastructure, transportation, energy, water, or industrial markets.
• Prior experience leading transformational growth or practice expansion.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

GFT, Inc. is a privately held AEC firm that innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GFT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.