About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Natural Resources Director - Colorado Front Range to ensure that the natural resources team of wildlife biologists, botanists, and natural resources specialists within our Colorado Front Range offices (Broomfield and Fort Collins, CO) provides best-in-class environmental consulting services to our clients throughout Colorado and Wyoming. This position requires excellent leadership skills and behaviors to develop and implement the strategic direction of the program, successfully manage the execution of project work and program financial performance, cultivate our business development processes, deliver for our clients, and continue to build an exceptional team. The Natural Resources Director will report to the Senior Front Range Office Director. This is a regular, full-time, salaried position with compensation based on individual qualifications and experience. The position is open to highly qualified candidates willing to work out of one of our Front Ranges offices (Broomfield or Fort Collins, CO) regularly. Regular travel to both offices woul

When it comes to SWCA's natural resources practice, the Colorado Front Range is an area of excellence renowned for the quality of our work, commitment to our clients, and unparalleled team of professionals. We continuously strive to be the premier environmental consultancy in this market by offering a work environment that promotes employee engagement and developmen

Candidates must submit a brief letter of interest with their application. SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, 1,650+ staff, employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (Our North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants. What you will accomplish

As the Natural Resources Director, you will have the following responsibilities: People Leadership (35% of workload) Lead SWCA's Front Range Natural Resources team collaboratively, as an integral member of the leadership team. Promote a culture of leadership, teamwork, engagement, high-quality service, and client satisfaction. Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain talent within the Front Range. Lead strategic hiring efforts and focused retention efforts. Directly manage principal and lead-level staff. Lead organizational development and succession planning by creating and modifying team structure to support team growth and diversification. Drive engagement of the team by recognizing high performance and implementing approaches that build and sustain high levels of motivation. Engage field biologists, botanists, and natural resource specialists by occasional participation in field surveys. Support career mobility and growth within SWCA through active coaching and mentorship of team members. Direct all performance-related activities, including performance reviews and any disciplinary recommendations. Work with leadership to determine compensation and bonus allocation. Connect with staff, peers, and senior management by leading regular staff meetings and contributing to regular regional and national leadership meetings. Ensure that the team's work is well-coordinated across the business. Pa ticipate in setting business goals for the office. Cascade objectives through the organization to ensure alignment between local efforts and regional/national goals. Manage resource allocation and coordinate across SWCA to enable successful project delivery.

Technical Leadership (30% of workload) Take responsibility for adherence to SWCA Quality Control Procedures within the RMP Natural Resources Program. Ensure that the program meets its commitments to quality and create an environment of accountability for meeting agreed-upon expectations through the use of tools and controls, such as quality audits. Support the execution of work by overseeing management of projects and contracts, as well as providing senior-level technical support. Leverage experts effectively, engaging the right talent to meet client needs. Stay current on relevant regulations and communicate changes and trends to staff and clients. Ensure company safety program is effectively implemented for your area of responsibility. Coordinate with peers and project managers to efficiently allocate company resources, including personnel, vehicles, supplies, and equipment. Coordinate with the nationwide Natural Resources Technical Directors, Practice Group Champions, and the Practice Group in general to advance local and nationwide technical needs and initiatives. Ensure that the work within streamlined regulatory environments (e.g., renewables, electric transmission and distribution, etc.), is executed in complementary and coordinated ways. Establish systems and programs to produce consistent results. Client and Market Leadership (25% of workload) Contribute to the growth and maintenance of client relationships, both locally and regionally. Maintain awareness of market and industry trends, particularly the latest regulatory changes or technical advances, that impact the business through news sources, event attendance, and using your professional network. Build