Application Guide

How to Apply for Principal, PFAS and Site Investigation & Remediation

at Ramboll Management Consulting

🏢 About Ramboll Management Consulting

Ramboll Management Consulting stands out as a global leader driving decarbonization and sustainable business models, with a strong focus on environmental solutions. Their commitment to scientific consulting with real-world impact makes them attractive to professionals seeking to address pressing environmental challenges like PFAS contamination while advancing sustainable practices across industries.

About This Role

This Principal role involves leading PFAS and Site Investigation & Remediation initiatives, combining technical expertise with business development to secure and manage high-stakes environmental projects. You'll shape regulatory approaches, mentor staff, and position Ramboll as a thought leader in addressing complex contamination issues that affect communities and ecosystems.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing PFAS sampling data from multiple sites, strategizing with business development teams on new proposal approaches, leading virtual meetings with regulatory agencies to discuss remediation plans, and mentoring junior staff on technical report writing. You'll balance deep technical work with client relationship management and thought leadership activities.

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🎯 Who Ramboll Management Consulting Is Looking For

  • A senior environmental professional with 15+ years specifically in scientific consulting, not just general environmental work, who has personally developed and won business in the PFAS or remediation sector
  • Someone who can point to specific regulatory agency relationships (e.g., with EPA regional offices or state environmental departments) and successful project outcomes involving PFAS investigation or remediation
  • A leader who has guided junior staff through complex technical projects while simultaneously managing client expectations and business development targets
  • An expert who can demonstrate thought leadership through published work, conference presentations, or regulatory comment submissions related to PFAS or site remediation

📝 Tips for Applying to Ramboll Management Consulting

1

Quantify your business development achievements specifically for PFAS or remediation projects - include dollar amounts of contracts won, client retention rates, or growth percentages you've driven

2

Highlight any experience with Ramboll's key markets or clients mentioned in their public materials (energy, manufacturing, government sectors dealing with PFAS issues)

3

Demonstrate your understanding of both the technical aspects of PFAS remediation AND the business case for clients by addressing cost-benefit analyses or regulatory compliance strategies

4

Showcase your remote collaboration capabilities with examples of managing distributed teams, clients, and regulatory interactions virtually

5

Reference specific Ramboll projects or initiatives related to decarbonization or PFAS work to show you've researched their portfolio and can contribute immediately

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with PFAS investigation methodologies and remediation technologies, with examples of projects where you applied this expertise', 'Demonstrated success in developing new business within environmental consulting, particularly for complex contamination projects', 'Experience navigating regulatory frameworks for site remediation and building relationships with agencies like EPA or state environmental departments', 'Your approach to mentoring technical staff while simultaneously managing client relationships and project deliverables']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Ramboll's recent PFAS-related projects and publications (check their website's insights section and news releases)
  • → Their specific decarbonization initiatives and how remediation work integrates with these sustainability goals
  • → Key leadership in their Environment & Health division and their professional backgrounds
  • → Recent regulatory developments around PFAS at federal and state levels that would impact Ramboll's US clients

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your most complex PFAS site investigation project and how you managed regulatory interactions
2 Describe a specific business opportunity you identified and pursued in environmental remediation, including your strategy and outcome
3 How would you develop Ramboll's PFAS service offerings to align with our decarbonization and sustainability focus?
4 Share an example of how you've guided staff development while managing tight project deadlines and client expectations
5 What emerging PFAS regulations or technologies should Ramboll be preparing for, and how would you position us competitively?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting generic environmental experience without specific PFAS or complex site investigation examples
  • Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating business development achievements or client relationship management
  • Failing to connect your experience to Ramboll's specific focus on sustainable business models and decarbonization

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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