Director – Environmental Remediation

J.S. Held LLC

Director of Environmental Remediation leading strategic efforts in Environmental Health & Safety for J.S. Held.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a strategic plan to expand EH&S services across California and the Western U.S.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging your industry network and market insight
Collaborate with executive leadership to shape service offerings, go-to-market strategies, and regional positioning
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients across sectors including real estate, energy, legal, construction, manufacturing, and public agencies
Lead proposal development, client presentations, and contract negotiations to secure high-value projects
Drive revenue growth through strategic account management and cross-functional collaboration
Oversee and contribute to a wide range of environmental remediation projects
Ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction throughout all project phases
Lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex remediation projects
Develop and implement QA/QC protocols to ensure data integrity and regulatory defensibility
Provide strategic guidance on emerging remediation technologies, sustainability practices, and evolving regulatory frameworks
Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of technical rigor, innovation, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, with a strong emphasis on site investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance
Proven success managing complex remediation projects under California regulatory frameworks, including: DTSC (Department of Toxic Substances Control) oversight for hazardous waste and site mitigation
CalEPA and CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) compliance for environmental impact assessments
RWQCB (Regional Water Quality Control Boards) coordination for groundwater and surface water remediation
Experience with Brownfield redevelopment, voluntary cleanup agreements, and cost recovery strategies
Professional certifications highly desirable: PG (Professional Geologist) or PE (Professional Engineer) licensed in California
Strong understanding of California-specific programs such as: TRRP (Toxicity Reduction and Remediation Planning) CLRRA (California Land Reuse and Revitalization Act)
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and manage multi-stakeholder projects
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Willingness to travel within California to support client engagements and regulatory meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
Flexible Time Off Policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental remediationsite investigationregulatory complianceQA/QC protocolsemerging remediation technologiessustainability practicesBrownfield redevelopmentvoluntary cleanup agreementscost recovery strategiesproject management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillscollaborationstrategic planningclient advisoryteam managementinnovationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

PG (Professional Geologist)PE (Professional Engineer)