Principal, Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts working across 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Job locations can be San Francisco, Chicago or Denver. Alternate locations and hybrid work arrangements may be considered.

Are you eager to join an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

We invite you to bring your extensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) technical expertise and leadership experience to help us grow our team as we drive sustainable outcomes for our clients.  We are seeking applicants with 20+ years of progressive experience in LCA and sustainability consulting, with initiative, relevant leadership experience and a strong business development track record. 

If you are eager to help lead the growth of our sustainability practice and contribute to advancing innovative, cross-disciplinary solutions, then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you!  Join our team as our new Principal and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

Our new LCA Principal will provide overall leadership for LCA and sustainability services, including growing our team’s capacity, ensuring high quality project delivery and expanding our sales pipeline.  As our new Principal, you will lead, develop, and oversee a consulting practice, providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and innovative solutions to clients.  The individual we seek will effectively drive business development activities within your network and with other Ramboll clients while overseeing high quality project execution and fostering a collaborative work environment. 

As our new Principal, you will be responsible for providing technical and business leadership and must demonstrate an ability to generate and maintain a volume of business sufficient to support the growth of the firm.  The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in all facets of project management and an ability to lead and collaborate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. The successful candidate will have a proven track record, excellent technical and client management skills, and a commitment to mentoring and developing junior staff. Your key responsibilities will include: 

1. Team Leadership:  Manage and mentor a team of consultants, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. Work cooperatively to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment; manage team growth and workload; and build capacity and drive career development for junior team members.
2. Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships. Oversee project delivery with a focus on client management, quality assurance, and building deep, long-term relationships that position Ramboll as the partner of choice for our clients.
3. Project Management: Lead consulting projects from initiation to completion, ensuring high quality project delivery within budget and timeline constraints. Supervise project teams, allocate resources effectively, and maintain project documentation.
4. Business Development: Identify new business opportunities, prepare proposals, and participate in client presentations. Expand the client base and maintain a strong network of industry contacts to generate business leads.  Collaborate within Ramboll to deploy integrated sustainability solutions as a marketplace differentiator.
5. Thought Leadership: Drive innovation and thought leadership within focus area(s) to stay ahead of client needs and leverage our collective expertise to position Ramboll as a trusted, expert advisor. Contribute to industry forums, publish articles, and deliver presentations to demonstrate thought leadership.

Your new team

As our new Principal, you will be part of the Transformational Sustainability Service Line (TSSL) in Ramboll’s Environment & Health Division. Our group consists of energetic, caring individuals who are passionate about helping Ramboll’s clients tackle their most challenging problems related to climate change and sustainability. The TSSL consults with international clients across various industries on a range of topics, using technical analyses, including LCA, to inform our client’s sustainability approach in areas as varied as: carbon strategy; corporate sustainability initiatives; business and investment strategy; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.  

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development, we want you to continue to grow with our company! While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success. These include:

• B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or related discipline 
• 20 + years sustainability consulting experience including LCA and carbon management 
• Experience delivering LCA, sustainability, and/or carbon management  projects to clients across a variety of sectors, including development of project scopes, coordination and delegation of work, and management of budget and schedule
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in LCA, including LCA calculations, methods and standards, including formal training in LCA, such as graduate level training or professional certification 
• Experience developing and modelling environmental LCAs, EPD, and/or carbon footprints, including proficiency in SimaPro, Umberto or similar LCA Software 
• Demonstrated thought leadership in LCA, carbon management and/or sustainability 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

What we can offer you

• Interesting and diverse projects
• The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Appreciation for the unique person you are
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an annual base salary between $185k and $230k. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and a cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of this role, which is required for this position. Please note, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position. 

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply, we look forward to receiving your application!

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength, and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.