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At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.
“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
About Us
We build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.
“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
A Day in the Life
The Executive Vice President of Consulting is responsible for the full operational and financial leadership of the Onterris global Consulting segment, a $500M+ revenue business with approximately 1,500 employees operating across multiple geographies, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this executive owns full P&L accountability and is responsible for delivering sustainable revenue growth, EBITDA expansion, disciplined margin governance, strong cash performance, and operational scalability across a complex, multi-service consulting platform. The division operates across diverse regulatory environments, technical disciplines, client sectors, and currencies.The EVP of Consulting must align global standards with strong local execution, integrating legacy and acquired organizations into a unified, high-performing operating model. This is a senior enterprise leadership role requiring strategic clarity, operational rigor, acquisition integration expertise, and the ability to lead at scale within a publicly traded company environment.
The compensation package for this full-time North America-based role includes base salary (range of $300,000 to $400,000), annual bonus opportunity, and equity eligibility, with compensation determined based on experience, skills, and geographic location with Total Direct Compensation up to $780,000.
This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
Enterprise Segment Leadership & Financial Performance
Own full P&L responsibility for the Consulting Division, including revenue growth, EBITDA, margin expansion, working capital, and cash flow
Deliver consistent, profitable growth aligned with enterprise performance targets
Drive operating leverage and improve segment profitability through disciplined cost and margin management
Lead annual operating plans, long-range forecasts, and capital prioritization in partnership with the COO and Finance Leader
Strengthening forecasting accuracy, financial transparency, and performance accountability across geographies
Acquisition Integration & Platform Development
Lead operational and cultural integration of acquired companies into the Consulting division
Realize acquisition synergies, including cost alignment, leadership integration, systems consolidation, and cross-selling acceleration
Standardize project delivery methodologies, pricing governance, margin expectations, and performance management practices across legacy and newly acquired businesses in partnership with the COO
Align compensation structures, incentive plans, and leadership accountability to enterprise standards
Ensure seamless integration while protecting client continuity and employee engagement
Operational Discipline & Margin Governance
Establish and enforce standardized global project management frameworks and financial controls
Strengthen chargeability, backlog visibility, pricing rigor, and project-level profitability
Drive consistent margin measurement methodologies across service lines and regions
Ensure strong system adoption and data integrity across enterprise platforms including Workday, Salesforce, and various financial reporting and project management tools
Clarify decision rights and governance structures to enable scalable, repeatable performance
Partnership with Corporate Functions
Operate effectively within Onterris shared-services and matrixed structure by partnering closely with corporate leaders to achieve segment objectives.
Partner with Finance to enhance budgeting rigor, margin analytics, forecasting discipline, and capital allocation decisions
Partner with HR to align organizational design, workforce planning, succession strategy, performance management, leadership development, and cultural integration
Partner with Safety leadership to reinforce a safety-first operating model and ensure strong compliance performance
Partner with Marketing and Sales to align go-to-market strategy, brand positioning, client segmentation, and cross-portfolio growth initiatives
Collaborate with Legal and Risk managing contractual, regulatory, and enterprise exposure
The EVP of Consulting is accountable not only for segment performance, but also for ensuring effective execution within the Onterris enterprise operating model
Growth & Market Leadership
Strengthen executive-level client relationships and strategic account management
Accelerate organic growth through disciplined market prioritization and integrated portfolio offerings
Identify service adjacencies, geographic expansion opportunities, and platform enhancement initiatives
Partner with Corporate Strategy team on acquisition strategy, due diligence, and integration planning
Partner closely with Commercial and Market Segment leadership to drive pipeline development, cross-selling strategies, and coordinated new business generation
Leadership, Talent & Culture
Build and develop a high-performing global Consulting leadership team
Establish clear accountability standards and performance expectations across regions
Lead succession planning and executive talent development
Foster a unified culture grounded in ownership, collaboration, inclusion, and safety
Serve as a visible and steady leader across geographies
Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
Degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related fields
20+ years of leadership experience in environmental consulting or engineering services
Proven success leading a $500M+ multi-geography business including international experience
Demonstrated P&L ownership with measurable EBITDA growth and margin expansion
Experience integrating acquisitions into scalable operating platforms
Strong fluency in project-based business economics and margin governance
Experience operating within a publicly traded or similarly governed enterprise
Demonstrated ability to lead effectively, within a matrixed structure, alongside corporate shared-service functions
Exceptional executive presence and communication capability
Strong talent developer with experience leading large, dispersed teams
High integrity and unwavering commitment to safety
Ability to understand and follow directions
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.
