LaBella Associates seeks an experienced, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as a senior Technical Advisor based in our Ballston Spa, NY office in a hybrid work environment.
The Senior Technical Advisor will provide high-level technical guidance and strategic oversight for complex brownfield redevelopment, environmental remediation, and site development projects, primarily in New York State regulatory programs. This role is intended for a seasoned professional with extensive industry experience who can serve as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams, support business development efforts, mentor staff, and help guide successful project delivery.
The ideal candidate will leverage their technical expertise, industry relationships, and understanding of regulatory and redevelopment processes to support both public and private sector clients while helping expand LaBella''s presence in key markets.
Duties:
Strategic Advisory: Provide senior-level technical and regulatory guidance to clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams on complex brownfield redevelopment, environmental remediation, and site development projects.
Project Oversight: Support the successful planning and execution of projects by providing high-level direction related to project strategy, technical approaches, risk management, budgeting/billing, regulatory coordination, and client objectives.
Business Development: Identify and cultivate opportunities with existing and prospective clients. Support proposal development, client engagement, strategic partnerships, and other business development activities that contribute to the growth of LaBella''s environmental and redevelopment services.
Client Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders, fostering long-term relationships and helping clients navigate complex project and regulatory challenges.
Technical Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert on brownfield redevelopment, environmental remediation, and related regulatory programs. Provide guidance on emerging industry trends, best practices, and innovative approaches to project delivery.
Regulatory Coordination: Facilitate productive interactions between clients, regulatory agencies, and project teams to advance project objectives and support successful outcomes.
Mentoring: Support the professional development of technical and project management staff through mentoring, coaching, knowledge sharing, and strategic guidance.
Collaboration: Work closely with technical, project management, and business development teams across the company to support integrated project delivery and organizational growth.
The position may require occasional overnight travel.