Vice President Environmental & Land Use Planning

About Us
We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 600 professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation energy water infrastructure private development and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities infrastructure and natural systems.

As a people-centric organization we value collaboration fairness and transparency and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recentGreat Place To Workcertification which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team-member experiences.

About The Role
The Vice President of Environmental and Land Use Planning provides strategic leadership for a large environmental consulting practice overseeing multidisciplinary teams and driving business growth operational performance and client service excellence. This role leadscomplexenvironmental planning regulatory compliance sustainability andpermittingprojects while fostering strong client relationships expanding market presence andidentifyingnew business opportunities. The position also guides proposal development risk management contract oversight and long-term service line strategy.

As a senior executive leader the Vice Presidentis responsible formentoring and developing leaders and staffoptimizingteam performance and ensuring successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has a proventrack recordof practice building leading large teams managing organizational risk and delivering complex environmental programs in the Southern California region. Success in this role requires strong business development skills executive presence strategic vision and the ability to inspire high-performing teams while supporting organizational growth and culture.

How We Collaborate
This role may offer a hybrid work setup blending time in the office with remote work as business needsevolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate connect with teammates and partner with clients and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations for this role includeLos Angeles Carlsbad San Diego Riverside Ventura Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Monterey Oakland Palm Springs Sacramento San Jose and Fresno(Please note: while this roles location is listed asa single location we encourage you to apply if youhave extensive experience supporting projects and teams in Southern California.)

WhatYoullDo
Practice Building and Team Development

• Review andoptimizegroup organizational major and minor risks toprograms and ensure these risks aremonitoredand includes assessment ofleadership to continue to develop team strategy focusing on strengths andsupplementing any weaknesses. Develop the next generation of leaders to build redundancyaround the Vice President role and eventually fill the Vice President role. Traincoach growand inspire the team and top performers giving individuals opportunities to level up and growwithin Rincon and increase employee retention.
• Recruit develop andretaintop talent for environmental and land use practice fostering a high-performancecollaborative culture.
• Mentor senior staff on business strategy technical leadership and client management.
• Lead succession planning to ensure long-term practice sustainability.

Strategic Business Development and Client Leadership

• Shape and lead Rincons statewide strategy for planning servicesidentifyingkey growth areasas well as areas at risk based on policy and market drivers.
• Cultivate and sustain new business relationships with large and strategically importantclients and influence and train others to do the same positioning Rincon as a trustedadvisor.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions for a wide variety ofdevelopment and infrastructure projects.
• Shape and lead Rincons statewide strategy for energy and utility services.
• Lead business development including opportunity identification proposal strategy andindustry representation.
• Develop andmaintainrelationships with major California utilities.
• Develop overall market sector strategyidentifyingkey growth areas as well as areas at riskbased on policy and market drivers.

Operations and Technical Leadership

• Guide operational strategy and achievement of business metric targets for environmental and land use planning.
• Oversee client program portfolios ensuring technical excellence compliance andon-timeon-budget delivery.
• Overseethe program team is providingappropriate QA/QCreview for technical studiesenvironmental documentation and regulatory filings.
• Streamline operations and enhance service delivery through process improvements.
• Provide legal and regulatory interpretation of new or revised environmental laws and policiesandidentifyand communicate corresponding strategy to optimize ENV services in the market. Collaborate with Rincon Legal Department on regulatory and case law updatetrainings.
• Ensure integration and collaboration with allsubgroups and cross servicelines andacross regions. Integrate business planning client capture planning staffing support anddevelopment of large revenue long-term technically diverse and sustainable programs.
• Build systems and best practices create efficiencies solve problems and work with a widerange of aptitude types across the organization. Oversee and ensure accountability forimplementation of best practices forutilization WIP and AR management which includesassuring accuracy of backlog and revenue projections.
• Facilitateeffective communication of key messages to team leadership and team members.
• Ensure adherencewithsafety cyber contracts and human resources related protocols.
• Perform contract reviewregardingpotential liability issues; signatory authority for allcontracts per the company bylaws. Work closely with clients to manage cash flow avoiddelays in payments orbilling andminimize WIP and AR exposure.

WhatYoullBring

• Minimum of BS or BA in Environmental Science Biology Ecology Planning or related field(MS/advanced degree preferred).
• 20 years senior-level experience inconsulting project delivery andbusiness development in the Southern California region.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex multidisciplinary projects navigate regulatoryframeworks and deliver strategic solutions for clients.
• Deep experience in CEQA environmental review documentation and land use planning for a wide variety of projecttypes.
• Proventrack recordof building long-term client relationships and securing repeat business.
• Strong business acumen withexpertisein budgeting forecasting and resource allocation.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiencyin digital project management tools.

Investing in You
The base salary range for this full-time position is $220000-$250000 plus a generous bonus and benefits program. Salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay isdeterminedbased on internal equity and a candidates job-related knowledge skills and experience.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well-being growth and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice including health coverage options employer-sponsoredinsurance retirement benefits generous time off and programs that support learning growth and community engagement.

Explore more about our culture benefits and life at Rincon onourCulture and Benefits page.

Additional Employment Information
Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employmentdrug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana) in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations which take precedence over California state and local laws.

Rincon Consultants does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.