Head Sommelier jobs in Smyrna, DE

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Come grow with us! Are you ready to make a difference?

We are looking for a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative solid waste professional with strong business ties in the PA, DE, NJ area to join our Solid Waste team as a Project Director. The Project Director will be responsible for developing and securing project work to grow the firm’s solid waste presence in the region and for recruiting a team of engineers and scientists to support the project work. This leadership position is expected to contribute to the growth of the firm and can lead to firm ownership.

Create opportunity! Do you thrive with a range of interesting assignments?

Essential Functions – What You Will Do

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

• Secure and develop clientele and serve as primary client manager.
• Prepare proposals and project budgets.
• Direct projects both financially and technically.
• Manage and supervise staff engineers and scientists.
• Set technical strategy and oversee production of technical work products.
• Coordinate with project team members and clients.
• Interpret and analyze field and laboratory data.
• Oversee the preparation of technical reports, data tables, specifications, and other deliverables.
• Serve as an Engineer-of-Record.

Deliver value! Do you strive for excellence and like to help others succeed?

Competencies – What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience (focus specifically related to solid waste) and a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or 12 years relevant experience (focus specifically related to solid waste) and a MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Possess Professional Engineering Licensure for the states in the region or the ability to secure such within 6 months.
• Strong attention to detail with a solid understanding of solid waste permitting, design, and operations.
• Experience in landfill design/permitting, stormwater management, leachate and landfill gas management, geotechnical and groundwater engineering, geosynthetics, and associated construction.
• Knowledge of transfer station, recycling facility, and leachate treatment operations.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, mentoring, and time management skills combined with the flexibility to work with shifting priorities.
• Client-service orientation with the ability to anticipate needs and deliver to meet expectations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Work well as a team member, with a collaborative communication style.

Reach your potential! Are you passionate about your work and open to possibilities?

Position Type – What You Should Know

• Full-time position.
• Located in Philadelphia, PA/DE/NJ area.
• Local travel within the greater PA/DE/NJ area as required.
• Competitive wage and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity for firm ownership.

At the end of the day, it’s all about the experience. Let your journey begin here.

We invite you to submit an application with resume and cover letter, telling us why you’d be a great fit for our team.

Sanborn Head is an engineering and technical consulting firm serving a broad array of private, public, and institutional clients in the development, energy, industrial, and solid waste markets. Our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists specializes in integrating our core expertise in earth, energy, and environment to deliver innovative, yet practical solutions to our clients.

Candidates are required to possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Qualified candidates must be able, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to fulfill all obligations of the job, which includes in-person attendance at and participation in company and/or client events or worksites.

Sanborn Head is an equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or marital status.