Principal Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability

Job locations can be San Francisco Chicago or Denver. Alternate locations and hybrid work arrangements may be considered.

Are you eager to join 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 extensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) technical expertise and leadership experience to help us grow our team as we drive sustainable outcomes for our clients.  We are seeking applicants with 15 years of progressive experience in LCA and sustainability consulting with initiative relevant leadership experience and a strong business development track record. 

If you are eager to help lead the growth of our sustainability practice and contribute to advancing innovative crossdisciplinary solutions then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you!  Join our team as our new Principal and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

Our new LCA Principal will provide overall leadership for LCA and sustainability services including growing our teams capacity ensuring high quality project delivery and expanding our sales pipeline.  As our new Principal you will lead develop and oversee a consulting practice providing strategic guidance technical expertise and innovative solutions to clients.  The individual we seek will effectively drive business development activities within your network and with other Ramboll clients while overseeing high quality project execution and fostering a collaborative work environment. 

As our new Principal you will be responsible for providing technical and business leadership and must demonstrate an ability to generate and maintain a volume of business sufficient to support the growth of the firm.  The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in all facets of project management and an ability to lead and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will have a proven track record excellent technical and client management skills and a commitment to mentoring and developing junior staff. Your key responsibilities will include: 

1. LCA Governance Supporting technical excellence of our LCA projects through active participation in ACLCA methodology review limiting liability and ensuring that LCA is used with integrity throughout Ramboll and especially with our clients.
2. Team Leadership:  Manage and mentor a team of consultants providing guidance support and professional development opportunities. Work cooperatively to foster a collaborative and highperforming work environment; manage team growth and workload; and build capacity and drive career development for junior team members.
3. Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients building and maintaining strong relationships. Oversee project delivery with a focus on client management quality assurance and building deep longterm relationships that position Ramboll as the partner of choice for our clients.
4. Project Management: Lead consulting projects from initiation to completion ensuring high quality project delivery within budget and timeline constraints. Supervise project teams allocate resources effectively and maintain project documentation.
5. 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.  Collaborate within Ramboll to deploy integrated sustainability solutions as a marketplace differentiator.
6. Thought Leadership: Drive innovation and thought leadership within focus area(s) to stay ahead of client needs and leverage our collective expertise to position Ramboll as a trusted expert advisor. Contribute to industry forums publish articles and deliver presentations to demonstrate thought leadership.

Your new team

As our new Principal you will be part of the Transformational Sustainability Service Line (TSSL) in Rambolls Environment & Health Division. Our group consists of energetic caring individuals who are passionate about helping Rambolls clients tackle their most challenging problems related to climate change and sustainability. The TSSL consults with international clients across various industries on a range of topics using technical analyses including LCA to inform our clients sustainability approach in areas as varied as: carbon strategy; corporate sustainability initiatives; business and investment strategy; and environmental social and governance (ESG) strategy.  

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll we will support your personal and professional development we want you to continue to grow with our 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. These include:

• B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Sustainability or related discipline 
• 15  years sustainability consulting experience including LCA and carbon management 
• Experience delivering LCA sustainability and/or carbon management  projects to clients across a variety of sectors including development of project scopes coordination and delegation of work and management of budget and schedule
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in LCA including LCA calculations methods and standards including formal training in LCA such as graduate level training or professional certification 
• Experience developing and modelling environmental LCAs EPD and/or carbon footprints including proficiency in SimaPro Umberto or similar LCA Software 
• Demonstrated thought leadership in LCA carbon management and/or sustainability 
• Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational 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
• Flexible work arrangements
• 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 longterm thinking of a foundationowned company

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting this role is likely to be compensated at an annual base salary between $161k and $231k. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range depending on numerous factors including experience geographical location internal equity market conditions education/training and skill level and does not include bonuses overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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 this role which is required for this position. Please note applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis. No sponsorship is available for this position. 

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Rambolls supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you dont 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!

An equal opportunity employer

Equality 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.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime