Jobs in Charleston, SC

About the role

At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here. The Environmental Business Development Manager - Water Quality is responsible for selling advisory services, construction, and design-build water quality projects. The position is vital to the region’s sales and business development function and actively promotes RES’ solutions across the Southeast, including Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. This position can be based in Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC, Athens, GA, Charleston, SC, Nashville, TN, or an alternative / remote location within the Southeast may be considered. This position works with the National Water Solutions Team to market watershed-scale integrated delivery projects in water quality and resilience directly to prospects and clients across the United States. The position is vital to the company’s strategic vision for landscape-scale restoration.

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated ability to sell to multiple stakeholders and create a consensus that enables a commercial booking
• Experience in the review and preparation of regulatory documents and deliverables, and responding to agency comments
• Advanced understanding of and experience with relevant environmental regulations and permits/approvals (e.g. CWA 404/402/401, NWP/IP, NPDES, ESA)
• Sound understanding of restoration design principles, approaches, and supporting technical information, such as engineering design plans, functional calculations, and ecological data
• Able to independently access state and federal databases to extract specific information and interpret and communicate the results of data collected
• Ability to travel up to 50% of your time, business depending
• What will make you stand out?
• Strong familiarity with GIS capabilities and functions.
• Exposure to estimating, scheduling, and budget development for project delivery
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team in a defined sales process to win projects
• Advanced Degree or additional qualifications in Project Management, such as Project Management Professional, that indicate an ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
• Relevant ecological restoration certifications, such as Professional Wetlands Scientist, Wetland Professional in Training, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, or a similar credential

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