Regional Development Director - Environmental Services

Job Description

Are you ready to build something from the ground up? EIS Holdings is seeking a driven, entrepreneurial leader to launch and grow our Underground Storage Tank (UST) service line in the Central South region. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new business vertical with the full support of a national environmental services leader-while enjoying industry-leading benefits and tremendous growth potential.

As our resident UST/AST Guru, you'll be the technical and business driver for all things UST/AST, leading everything from permitting and installation to removal, remediation, and regulatory compliance. You'll manage the full project lifecycle, develop new business, and build lasting client relationships. You'll also play a key role in proposal strategy, project execution, and mentoring field teams-all while helping EIS Holdings expand our footprint in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

What Makes This Role Stand Out:

Growth Opportunity: Build and lead a new service line with significant autonomy and support.

Above-Market Benefits: Up to 90% employee-paid health insurance, 100% company-paid long-term disability, above-market paid time off, and performance bonuses.

Entrepreneurial Culture: We value initiative, innovation, and leadership-your ideas and drive will shape our success.

Impact: Make your mark in a high-growth region and help set the standard for environmental services.

Position Description - Regional Development Director - Environmental Services

Business Group/Dept: Sales/Operations

FLSA: Exempt

Reports To: General Manager

Date: June 26, 2025

Purpose of the Position

This position is a technically grounded, seller-doer role that combines geologic expertise with strategic business development to drive growth across environmental service lines. This position requires a seasoned and credentialed project manager to lead petroleum storage tank removal and installation projects throughout EIS's Central Region, with a primary focus on Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. The role encompasses full lifecycle oversight of underground and aboveground storage tank (UST/AST) projects-including permitting, removal, installation, remediation, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in geoscience, environmental remediation, and construction management, along with a proven ability to deliver complex field projects safely, on time, and within budget. Additionally, they will bring credibility in site characterization and regulatory compliance, while guiding teams through the full pursuit lifecycle and contributing to both proposal strategy and project execution.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of projects, including tank removal, installation, and site remediation.

Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Prepare and review project documentation including work plans, cost estimates, SH&E plans, sampling and analysis plans, and closure reports.

Oversee field activities including drilling, well installation, soil and groundwater sampling, and excavation.

Supervise and mentor field staff and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient project execution.

Conduct Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments and support property transactions and due diligence efforts.

Leading and managing strategic pursuits with a focus on geologically complex or environmentally sensitive projects Identifying and cultivating client relationships by leveraging technical expertise and industry insight.

Developing capture plans and pursuit strategies to secure new business Serving as technical lead on proposals and select project efforts, ensuring solutions are practical, compliant, and value-driven.

Translating field and regulatory knowledge into client-focused strategies that strengthen and differentiate the firm.

Collaborating across disciplines to produce high-quality, timely proposals and deliverables aligned with market needs.

Staying current on environmental regulations, emerging contaminants, and market trends to inform pursuit positioning.

Physical activities: Performs physical work outdoors in various weather conditions, including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, bending, and operating heavy equipment. Driving Communicates with clients, employees, and regulatory personnel in person, over the phone, or via email. Driving, often up to several hours. Flying in commercial airplanes. Attending large meetings and conferences.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Occasional utilization of steel-toed footwear; hard hat; safety vest; protective eyewear; gloves.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Travel: 10% - 50%

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree as related to environmental sciences and 2 or more years of business experience, preferably in the environmental, construction. or specialty contractor related verticals. Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE).

Licenses/Certifications Required: Active State-Specific Underground Storage Tank (UST) Contractor Certification/License; valid driver's license with clean driving record; OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification

Preferred Licenses/Certifications: CPR/First Aid Certification; equipment operation certifications (e.g., excavator, mini track hoe); additional state-specific UST/AST certifications

Full-time