Job Description

About the Role

As the Consulting Division Leader, you will serve as the architect of a unified, high‑performing environmental consulting organization. You will drive operational integration across diverse consulting disciplines, ensure consistent technical and project delivery excellence, and champion the systems, talent, and frameworks that enable scale, predictability, and innovation.

Partnering closely with executive leadership, you will help translate strategy into execution—guiding long‑range planning, annual business plans, and enterprise initiatives that support sustainable growth, technical leadership, and client success.

This is a highly visible role requiring strategic insight, deep understanding of environmental and engineering consulting, strong project management discipline, and an inspiring leadership presence.

Why Woodard & Curran?

At Woodard & Curran, you’ll join a mission‑driven, people‑first firm committed to solving complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. You will lead within an organization that values innovation, empowers its leaders, and invests deeply in its people and clients. Your leadership will directly influence the success of our consulting businesses and strengthen our ability to deliver positive, measurable impact across communities nationwide!

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

• Shape and execute a cohesive consulting strategy aligned with enterprise priorities and long‑term market opportunities.
• Partner across divisions—including Integrated Solutions, O&M, and Corporate Services—to support seamless, turnkey project delivery.
• Lead consulting planning efforts, annual operating plans, and executive level reporting.
• Build and implement standardized systems, processes, and tools that elevate delivery quality and operational predictability.
• Oversee the Project Management Office to ensure effective project execution, resource management, financial performance, and compliance.
• Foster agility and operational discipline across multiple consulting businesses.
• Develop and mentor high‑performing teams, creating consistent pathways for growth, skill development, and succession.
• Partner with Talent Management to attract, engage, and retain exceptional consulting talent.
• Build a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, connection, and high performance.
• Support large, complex client engagements and ensure project teams deliver best‑in‑class service and technical rigor.
• Champion strong client relationships, integrated delivery approaches, and a culture of continuous improvement.

What will you need to succeed?

• 20+ years of industry experience, including at least 15 in senior operations leadership within environmental or engineering consulting.
• Demonstrated success leading large, matrixed organizations (1,000+ employees a plus).
• A proven ability to design and scale operational systems, drive financial performance, and enhance delivery quality.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities—visionary, decisive, courageous, and deeply collaborative.
• Strong project management acumen, business judgement, and the ability to balance enterprise standards with business‑specific needs.
• A track record of developing high‑performing teams and cultivating a culture of engagement and accountability.
• Outstanding communication, relationship‑building, and change‑leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred.

$270,000 - $350,000 a year

Employee Support & Benefits

• 401(k) Pre‑tax or Roth Contributions – The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed.
• Observed holidays – Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually.
• Vacation – Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked.
• Sick time – Paid sick time for non‑work‑related illness or injury.
• Parental leave – Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding.
• Disability – Paid short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Health – Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life – Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing – DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non‑discriminatory and based solely on job‑related factors.

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E‑Verify Participation: Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

Non‑Solicitation Disclosure

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

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