<span>Technical Director</span>

GHD - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

10,001+ employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Technical Director will lead the EHS Compliance Business Group at GHD, focusing on expanding EHS compliance services in the Midwest Region. This role requires a self-motivated professional with strong technical skills, knowledge of EHS regulations, and the ability to build and mentor a high-functioning team. The position involves collaboration with various leaders within the organization, business development, and maintaining client satisfaction through effective project management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Team Leaders, Regional Environment Market Leaders, Service Line Leaders, and Business Group Leaders to grow the EHS compliance business in the Midwest Region.
• Develop and execute business strategies and initiatives to expand EHS compliance services to new clients.
• Identify, develop, and execute strategies to capture new business with major clients, including business development and sales initiatives.
• Build and mentor a team that is engaged and driven to provide high-quality results and solutions to client projects and challenges.
• Maintain a high external profile through membership and attendance in industry organizations, continually growing the contact base.
• Maintain a high internal profile through EHS project pursuits, wins, and delivery.
• Cross-collaborate across GHD's Business Groups and Service Lines to promote seamless client delivery.
• Lead proposal development and contract negotiation to win targeted pursuits, leveraging GHD's capabilities and value proposition.
• Manage technical projects while ensuring client satisfaction and that projects are delivered safely, within scope, schedule, and budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Chemical/Environmental Engineering, Health & Safety or relevant field of study.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in EHS compliance.
• Proven experience in managing and delivering multi-media compliance projects.
• Solid understanding of U.S. EPA regulations and OSHA standards/regulations affecting the industry.
• Experience with EHS auditing, various EHS compliance assessments, environmental permitting and compliance, and H&S written program development and implementation.
• Ability to travel for short durations, including overnight travel.
• Experience building and leading a high-functioning EHS compliance team.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in air compliance and permitting requirements.
• Ability to think laterally in delivering technical solutions.
• Experience in developing efficient technical and regulatory strategies and solutions.

Benefits

• Professional development through hands-on experience, mentorship, and training via GHD Business School.
• Welcoming culture based on core values of Teamwork, Respect, Safety, and Integrity.
• Equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.