National Service Line Leader – Environment

National Service Line Leader – Environment

Location: Flexible / Remote (U.S.)
Reports To: Chief Growth Officer

About the Role

Apex is seeking a dynamic and strategic National Service Line Leader – Environment to grow our national environmental practice which is 40% of our $320m net revenue business. This growth-focused role is pivotal in expanding our market presence in site assessments, remediation, regulatory compliance, environmental health and safety, and environmental permitting and planning. Responsibilities include business development, building service delivery capability and capacity, and technical leadership across environmental services. The ideal candidate will bring a strong network, deep technical understanding of environmental services, and a passion for delivering impactful environmental solutions to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts across public and private sectors in environmental services, identifying new markets and expanding existing client relationships.
• Refresh and execute a national strategy for environmental services aligned with Apex’s commercial goals.
• Oversee strategic pursuits, proposal development, and client-specific growth plans.
• Partner with Regional Commercial Leaders, Client Relationship Managers, and marketing teams to drive cross-sell and up-sell opportunities.
• Represent Apex at industry events and forums to elevate brand visibility and thought leadership.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective solutions across EHS, remediation, environmental permitting and planning, site assessment and selection, and compliance programs.
• Monitor and report on KPIs including pipeline, revenue growth, and client satisfaction.
• Cross-sell environmental services into existing client relationships
• Serve as a trusted advisor to key accounts, ensuring delivery excellence and repeat business.
• Lead commercial strategy and negotiations for high-value contracts and master service agreements.
• Attract and engage seller-doer talent and support the evaluation of large team and acquisition targets to grow and deliver Apex’s Environmental strategy.
• Foster a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting or services, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in business development, strategic planning, and team leadership.
• Knowledge of EHS functions, environmental planning services, remediation technologies, and environmental compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement across a matrixed organization including multiple operational business units and growth functions.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience managing large-scale environmental programs on a national scale.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and financial tracking systems.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Passion for innovation and driving positive environmental impact.

Why you'll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 1,800+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: National Service Line Leader

Req ID: 10835