EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With experts located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, we form long-lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring and retaining talented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more than identify problems— we provide solutions.

The Senior / Principal Environmental Due Diligence Growth Lead will spearhead the expansion, delivery, and technical leadership of our environmental due diligence practice. This role focuses on business development, client relationship management, project execution, and technical oversight, with a strong emphasis on Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)-driven due diligence.

This senior leader will play a key role in shaping strategic growth initiatives, driving new opportunities across private equity and strategic buyers, and mentoring a high‑performing due diligence team.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Growth Leadership

• Drive expansion of environmental due diligence services through targeted new sales, specifically with private equity firms, corporate buyers, and M&A advisory partners.
• Develop and implement strategic growth plans to diversify service offerings and penetrate new industry sectors beyond the existing client base.
• Leverage knowledge of the broader environmental, health & safety (EHS) services portfolio to identify and execute cross‑selling opportunities within the organization.
• Serve as a senior client-facing leader, effectively representing the due diligence practice to prospective and existing clients.

Client Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for incoming environmental due diligence engagements.
• Manage private equity and corporate M&A clients through the full deal lifecycle, including project initiation, communication of findings, budget oversight, invoice management, and ongoing relationship development.
• Ensure timely, responsive, and high-quality interactions across all client touchpoints.

Project Execution

• Lead and manage environmental due diligence projects—including Phase I ESAs, desktop reviews, limited compliance evaluations, and other transaction-related environmental deliverables.
• Integrate environmental risk identification and mitigation strategies into M&A workflows, supporting clients in understanding deal risks and implications.
• Oversee project teams to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency across due diligence engagements.

Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Conduct high-level technical reviews of due diligence reports, findings, and recommendations prior to client delivery, ensuring accuracy and technical excellence.
• Mentor and develop team members by providing constructive feedback, training, and guidance on technical competencies and professional growth.
• Promote a culture of client service excellence, responsiveness, and accountability within the due diligence team.

Travel Expectations

• Travel as needed for site visits, conferences, and client development—typically one to two 2‑day trips per month, with additional travel during major due diligence efforts.

 Technical & Subject-Matter Expertise

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) proficiency
• Knowledge of ASTM and EPA standards
• Understanding of environmental regulatory frameworks (federal, state, and local)
• Experience with M&A due diligence workflows, risk evaluation, and deal timelines
• Ability to interpret environmental data, historical uses, and regulatory records
• Familiarity with EHS compliance programs and cross-functional risk assessments
• Strong technical writing and report quality assurance skills

Business Development & Growth Skills

• Strategic sales planning and execution
• Ability to establish and grow relationships with private equity and corporate clients
• Cross-selling and service-integration capability
• Market analysis and opportunity identification
• Proposal development and positioning strategy

Project & Client Management

• End-to-end project management (scope, budget, schedule, deliverables)
• Clear communication of complex environmental findings to non-technical stakeholders
• High responsiveness and client-service orientation
• Multi-project coordination—especially in fast-paced M&A cycles
• Strong negotiation and expectation-setting abilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentorship and coaching of junior and mid-level staff
• Constructive technical review and feedback delivery
• Fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Influencing without direct authority
• Delegation and workload balancing

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

• Risk identification and mitigation planning
• Ability to translate findings into business implications for buyers/sellers
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Trend and pattern recognition across portfolios or industries

General Professional Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail
• Organizational and time management skills
• Professional judgment and ethical decision-making
• Adaptability during compressed M&A timelines

Benefits

• Generous Vacation Policy

• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

• 401k w/matching options

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Sick Time

• Bonus Opportunities

Our Principles

• Strive for excellence, always

• Be open, honest, and direct

• Assume good intentions

• Trust coworkers, leadership, and clients

• Listen to learn

• Be accountable for our work

• Foster teamwork

• Demonstrate integrity

• Take pride in one’s work

• Live your personal values

• Provide a safe and health work environment that promotes wellness

• Have fun!

EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.