Principal

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the company’s portfolio by developing and maintaining strategic client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving significant revenue growth.
• Oversee large, complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet technical, budgetary, and client satisfaction goals.
• Serve as a senior leader on project teams and oversee all phases of service delivery.
• Build and guide high-performance teams, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Mentor emerging talent and promote staff development through hands-on coaching and leadership during project execution.
• Contribute to the company’s long-term strategy by identifying new markets, services, and technologies, and leading proposals for high-impact projects.
• Actively participate in professional organizations, representing the company, providing thought leadership, and influencing industry trends.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
• Demonstrate our foundational safety behaviors.

Skills/Experience

• Minimum Skills and Requirements:
• Master's or PhD degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, or other related discipline.
• 20+ years of experience in contaminated site management and natural resource consulting with a proven track record of driving business growth through client relationships and leadership in complex projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in both business development and project leadership, with experience safely and profitably leading high-revenue projects and client portfolios.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and lead client and internal discussions effectively.
• Proven leadership experience in building and managing diverse teams, mentoring staff, and fostering collaboration.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic growth, client needs, and company profitability.
• Preferred Skills:
• Significant experience in multi-party CERCLA program management, adaptive management approaches, and cost allocation, with established relationships and insights into industry trends.
• Significant experience with natural resource permitting and restoration.
• Experience presenting at conferences or contributing thought leadership within professional organizations.
• In depth knowledge of federal and New Jersey/New York environmental regulations associated with complex site remediation and restoration.
• A passion for continuous learning, staying at the forefront of industry developments, and contributing to innovation within the company.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn. Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package.