Business Leader - Remediation

in Acton, MA

Business Leader - Remediation Job

Job Description Job Attributes+

  • Job ID

    4062

  • Job Location

    289 Great Road, Suite 202
    Acton, MA 01720, US

  • Job Category

    Remediation

  • Job Type

    Regular Full-Time

Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal / Senior Principal (Site Investigation & Remediation) to join our New England Operations in Acton, MA. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced business developer who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects, including the financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction stages. Our client base includes a diverse mix of industrial, institutional and governmental clients.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Business development; including bringing in new clients and obtaining repeat business from existing clients, leading proposal preparation, and developing and implementing a business development plan;
  • Management and mentoring of junior staff and managing subcontractors;
  • Project and task management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
  • Preparing and/or implementing remediation designs and strategies for soil, sediment, and groundwater remediation projects
  • Work plan development, data evaluation, and technical report writing on a variety of contaminated site assessment, remediation, and operations and maintenance projects;
  • Reviewing and managing written document production;
  • Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties; and
  • At times, job may also include fieldwork including multi-media environmental sampling, sediment sampling and characterization, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction.
  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil or chemical engineering, environmental science, geology, or a related field of study. (required)
  • Advanced degree in a similar field of study. (preferred)
  • Professional certification (e.g. PE/PG/LSP) (desirable but not essential)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of direct environmental consulting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Detailed understanding of soil and groundwater remediation regulations. (required)
  • Experience with vapor intrusion mitigation and groundwater treatment systems (preferred)
  • Extensive experience working with industrial and chemical manufacturing sites
  • Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
  • Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients. (required)
  • Proven leadership skills. (required)
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
  • Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
  • Fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

  • Minimum Salary: $160,000/year / Maximum Salary: $230,000/year (Acton, MA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

Additional Information

Who We Are

Change the world with us

At Geosyntec, our work is designed to make a measurable difference. We deliver innovative solutions that improve the environment while advancing human and ecological health and supporting sustainable social and economic outcomes - work with purpose, impact, and lasting value.

Geosyntec is an innovative consulting and engineering firm that partners with public and private sector clients to solve complex challenges involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. We are recognized for technical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and practical problem solving  - bringing engineers, scientists, and technical professionals together to deliver solutions that matter.

Our teams support a broad portfolio of projects, including environmental remediation, water resources, waste management, and civil and geotechnical engineering. The work we do calls for thoughtful analysis, adaptability, creativity, and strong technical judgment—offering opportunities to contribute to projects that protect communities, strengthen infrastructure, and safeguard natural systems.

Whether you are building your professional foundation or bringing deep expertise, Geosyntec supports continuous growth. You’ll have opportunities to apply your skills in new settings, expand your capabilities, strengthen your practice, and take on meaningful challenges that accelerate your development.


A Collaborative, Practitioner Led Culture

Collaboration is central to how we work. Our teams bring together diverse technical backgrounds and experiences to solve problems from multiple perspectives—creating an environment where people rely on one another, share knowledge, and deliver strong outcomes for clients. We invest in our people through mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to contribute beyond a single role or assignment.


Learn. Develop. Grow.

There is no single career path at Geosyntec. We support flexible, meaningful career development so professionals can pursue areas they are passionate about, build on prior experience, and continue growing - even as circumstances evolve.


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