Commercial Business Development Director / National PFAS Lead

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we’d like to talk with you about growing with us.

EnSafe is seeking a Commercial Business Development Director / National PFAS Lead to drive growth across private-sector markets while leading the firm’s national strategy for PFAS and emerging contaminants.

This senior leadership role combines commercial business development, national market leadership, and team development. The selected candidate will expand key client relationships, strengthen EnSafe’s market position, and build a high-performing team of Client Directors focused on commercial growth.

This position may be based in any EnSafe office location and operates on a national scope.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Growth & Client Leadership

• Lead and execute commercial growth strategies across industrial, manufacturing, and corporate clients.
• Develop and expand executive-level client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Drive strategic pursuits, key account growth, and cross-selling across service lines.
• Maintain involvement in high-value client engagements to ensure delivery quality and long-term partnership success.
  
  

National PFAS / Emerging Contaminants Leadership

• Develop and implement EnSafe’s national PFAS and emerging contaminants strategy.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert supporting complex regulatory, technical, and remediation challenges.
• Guide clients through evolving regulatory frameworks, risk management, and compliance strategies.
• Represent EnSafe as a thought leader through industry engagement, conferences, and publications.
• Integrate PFAS capabilities across environmental, engineering, and compliance practices.
  
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and develop a team of Client Directors focused on commercial business development
• Establish consistent business development practices, coaching, and performance expectations
• Mentor team members in client strategy, relationship management, and market positioning
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented culture
  
  

Project & Technical Oversight

• Provide executive-level oversight on complex environmental projects.
• Ensure alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and financial performance.
• Support multidisciplinary teams in delivering technically sound, high-quality solutions.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, chemistry, or related field.
• Professional licensure (PE, PG, or equivalent), as applicable.
• 15 years of experience in environmental consulting or related professional services.
• Demonstrated success in private-sector client development and revenue growth.
• Strong expertise in PFAS and/or emerging contaminants.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) or a related discipline.
• Experience leading national or multi-region market strategies.
• Recognized industry presence through publications, presentations, or regulatory engagement.
  
  

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. 
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.”
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. 
• Challenging, Creative Work Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.
  
  

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

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