Team Leader, Environmental

About the Role

Halff is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, well-organized, dependable, and highly motivated senior environmental scientist, geologist, or geoscientist to serve as a Team Leader on our established and growing Environmental team in San Antonio, Texas. This leadership role is ideal for a motivated professional with strong technical expertise in environmental consulting and a passion for developing teams, managing clients, and driving project success.

The ideal candidate will have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in environmental consulting, with a proven track record of successfully completing projects under regulatory programs such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and/or Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This position involves overseeing large and complex projects, managing budgets, mentoring junior professionals, coordinating with clients, and winning new work. Strong technical expertise in both field activities and regulatory reporting is required.

This role offers significant opportunities for career advancement, leadership growth, and potential ownership in the firm.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert and team leader, delivering high-quality projects while guiding the growth and performance of a natural resources team.
• Project Delivery & Technical Leadership:
  • Lead and oversee the preparation and delivery of large-scale federal projects, including Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and Remediation Actions.
  • Provide technical guidance and quality control to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Halff QA/QC standards.
  • Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders to advance projects successfully.
• Team Leadership & Operations:
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of environmental and geologic professionals, fostering engagement and professional growth.
  • Oversee team workload, staffing, and resource allocation to meet project and operational goals.
  • Lead regular team coordination efforts, including production meetings and performance feedback.
  • Ensure team performance aligns with project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Financial & Project Management:
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and profitability to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget.
  • Oversee subconsultants and internal resources to maintain efficient project execution.
  • Participate in contract review, coordination, and execution with an understanding of business risk and project planning.
• Client & Business Development:
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor.
  • Support and lead business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and marketing strategies.
  • Collaborate with operations leadership to grow Halff’s environmental remediation practice in the San Antonio and Central/South Texas region.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, or a related field; Master's Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the collection and preparation of information pertaining to local, state, and federal regulation of natural resources.
• Experience managing projects and preparing documentation for compliance with TRRP, CERCLA, or RCRA, with a thorough understanding of relevant regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, managing teams, and delivering complex environmental efforts.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Texas regulations.
• Excellent research, analytical, and written and oral communication skills, with experience communicating with the public.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to evaluate laboratory analytical data and field observations and clearly communicate technical information both verbally and in written reports.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to meet shifting needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to obtain certifications and participate in training activities as needed to support the team.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
• Candidate must pass a background check to enter Federal Facilities.

About Halff

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm focused on creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities. Since 1950, Halff has been turning ideas into reality with a people-first approach, consistently earning recognition as a Top Workplace in America. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways.

Halff’s Environmental team boasts an average tenure of 10 years among team leaders, with some specialists having 25 years of shared project experience. This continuity enables an unmatched level of expertise across a broad range of services, including:

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documentation Services
• Wetland Delineation and Section 404/10 Permitting and Mitigation
• Cultural Resources Management
• Wildlife Habitat Assessments and Threatened/Endangered Species Surveys and Relocation
• GIS Geodatabase Development and Environmental Constraints Mapping/Analysis
• Oil and Gas Pipeline Permitting
• Electric Transmission Line Routing Studies and Expert Testimony
• Environmental Due Diligence, Remediation, and Regulatory Closures
• Comprehensive Asbestos Consulting Services
• Storm Water Compliance
• Public Involvement

Halff has more than 30 offices across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company-paid holidays (plus Veteran's Day for veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan