Senior Vice President, US Environmental and Engineering Services (Chicago)

Senior Vice President, US Environmental and Engineering Services

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About You

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, Yes! then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as the

About You

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, Yes! then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as the Senior Vice President to lead our U.S. Environmental & Engineering Services Division .

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3400 employees all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Montrose Environmental Group is seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Vice President (SVP) of U.S. Environmental & Engineering Services (EES) to lead a diverse and growing portfolio of environmental consulting and engineering teams across the United States. This executive will be responsible for setting and executing the divisions strategic direction, driving operational excellence, delivering client value, and achieving financial performance across a $150M+ division.

The EES division comprises over 600 professionals across 15+ acquired businesses, and continues to grow through both organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions. This role is pivotal in unifying those teams under a shared vision while honoring their technical diversityfrom turnkey remediation services to complex permitting and compliance projects.

As a key member of the MEG Consulting Segment Senior Leadership Team, the SVP will bring thought leadership, operational rigor, and a client-first mindset to advance MEGs position as a leader in environmental and engineering services.

This position can be based remotely in the U.S. and will require a willingness to travel regularly (to visit with teams and clients in particular).

This role is expected to deliver:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a national growth strategy aligned with MEGs corporate goals and consulting segment priorities.
• Identify emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and service innovations to capture new market opportunities.
• Champion cross-functional and cross-business collaboration to foster integration, scalability, and a unified service experience.
• Influence national marketing, branding, and go-to-market strategies in coordination with executive leadership.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee project delivery, ensuring consistent standards for safety, quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Implement data-driven processes to improve scheduling, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and performance measurement.
• Standardize and scale operational best practices across acquired and organic businesses.
• Lead nationwide initiatives to streamline pricing, proposal development, and technical execution models.

P&L and Financial Leadership

• Own full P&L accountability for the EES division, including revenue growth, gross margin, and EBITDA performance.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment prioritization.
• Monitor financial performance with agility and initiate course-correcting actions as needed.

Talent Strategy & Organizational Development

• Drive workforce planning, staff utilization, and succession strategies across technical and leadership levels.
• Attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent in engineering, project management, and consulting roles.
• Mentor a distributed team of VPs, office leaders, and technical experts, fostering a high-performance and values-aligned culture.

Client & Partner Engagement

• Build and maintain strong executive relationships with strategic clients, industry stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Serve as an executive sponsor for major accounts and pursuits, providing leadership in contract strategy and client positioning.
• Represent MEG at national industry events, conferences, and forums.

Your Expertise And Skills

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Business, or related field (Masters preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive leadership in environmental or engineering services, including 5+ years at the senior executive level.
• Proven track record managing large-scale operations, with $150M+ P&L oversight across multiple geographies.
• Deep understanding of U.S. environmental regulations and consulting market dynamics; knowledge of Canadian or Australian frameworks a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading through change, integrating acquired businesses, and scaling operations in complex, matrixed environments.
• Exceptional leadership, business acumen, negotiation, and communication skills.

Key Attributes:

• Visionary thinker with a hands-on execution mindset.
• Data-driven and performance-oriented.
• Strong business judgment and operational agility.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the U.S. to engage with teams, clients, and partners.
• High potential for future advancement within MEGs executive leadership ranks.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [email protected] for assistance.

What We Can Offer To You

At Montrose Environmental Group, were not just determined to think about a better way forward for environmental services today and down the road were committed to making it a reality. Our principles guide us: We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Competitive base salary $260,000 - $300,000
• Medical, Dependent Care and Transit Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance and access to additional voluntary programs
• 401k with a competitive employer match
• Progressive vacation policies and company holiday to ensure work/life balance for our people
• A financial assistance program to help support peers in need
• Access to telemedicine and employee assistance programs
• Access to best rates in the industry to bring your student loan debt down to size

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, dynamic and high-growth company. While you will be expected to perform your job with a significant amount of autonomy, you will have plenty of guidance and support from passionate and talented colleagues in a team atmosphere. Therefore, if autonomy, the desire to be part of a winning team and professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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