Principal

Company: Ramboll Group A/S
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts working across 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.This position is located in the Boston, Massachusetts area.Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference - for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?We invite you to bring your Consulting experience along with your strong leadership skills as you contribute to innovative and sustainable environmental solutions and help us grow our Boston, Massachusetts office. This position offers great opportunity for local leadership and advancement, as we are looking for recognized leaders in the consulting marketplace for the Boston, MA area. We are seeking applicants with a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in consulting, with a focus on project management and client engagement. We are open minded about your consulting focus, for example, could be environmental, energy transition, circular economy, sustainability, air, M&A diligence, digital services, etc.If you have a strong foothold in the Massachusetts, New England, or Northeast markets and desire the potential responsibility of becoming a leader for Ramboll, this is the role for you! Join our team as our new Principal and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.Your new roleAs our new Principal, you will lead, develop, and oversee a consulting practice, providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and innovative solutions to clients. Your extensive knowledge of regulations, assessment methodologies, and project management will be instrumental in delivering high-quality consulting services and driving sustainable outcomes for our clients.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and business leadership and contribute to advanced solutions in, for example, the environmental, chemical, commercial, manufacturing, government, energy, financial, insurance, and/or law sectors. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to generate and maintain a volume of business sufficient to support the growth of the firm. Typically, once settled at Ramboll, successful applicants generate at least enough business to support 2-3 staff members.This individual will have experience managing consulting matters, must work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, is expected to be proficient in the analysis and communication of information, and must be able to work cooperatively with agencies, organizations, and individuals to guide decision-making. The successful candidate also is expected to be proficient in all facets of project management and must demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and developing staff and collaboration with colleagues.Your key tasks and responsibilities may include:

• Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships. Understand their consulting needs, develop tailored solutions, and provide exceptional client service.
• Project Management: Lead consulting projects from initiation to completion, ensuring deliverables are met within budget and timeline constraints. Supervise project teams, allocate resources effectively, and maintain project documentation.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of consultants, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Business Development: Identify new business opportunities, prepare proposals, and participate in client presentations. Expand the client base and maintain a strong network of industry contacts to generate business leads.
• Thought Leadership: Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the environmental consulting field. Contribute to industry forums, publish articles, and deliver presentations to establish the organization as a thought leader.Your new teamAs part of the Boston team, you will be part of a creative group, filled with people who are really excited about solving clients' problems and creating sustainable solutions for them. You will work with all levels of technical expertise from entry level team members to members with decades of experience, many of whom are subject matter experts in their own fields. And you will engage in a continual learning environment through coaching, mentoring, and on the job tasks.About youFrom the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field related to consulting focus. For example, environmental consulting would require Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related degree.
• Experience: A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in consulting, with a focus on project management and client engagement.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of regulations, assessment methodologies, and/or permitting processes.
• Leadership Skills: Proven leadership abilities with the capability to manage and inspire a team. Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills are essential.
• Business Development: Track record of successful business development, including generating leads, preparing proposals, and winning new projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.What we can offer you
• Interesting and diverse projects
• The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Appreciation for the unique person you are
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projectsWork at the heart of sustainable changeRamboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.Ready to join us?Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and a cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position. This position is located in the Boston, MA area.If you are not already in that location, please answer the question pertaining to relocation on the application. Thank you!We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.Thank you for taking the time to apply, we look forward to receiving your application!Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.An equal opportunity employerEquality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength, and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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