Senior Due Diligence Growth Lead

Job Description: • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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 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. Requirements: • 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. • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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