Principal Business Consultant

Join a growing team of professionals supporting organizations in overcoming complex challenges to reliably achieve their mission. This position will support BC’s national Advisory Services team in delivering client facing organizational effectiveness services and solutions, developing new business opportunities, and advancing best practice approaches to work.    

The Principal Business Consultant role is responsible for leading projects that include comprehensive assessments, analyses, development and implementation of transformation strategies and implementation plans for our client’s businesses. Project elements can include strategic planning, organizational development, comprehensive planning, policy and procedure development, business process mapping, evaluation and development, and change management efforts. This role focuses on leading overall project delivery teams,  solving complex problems, and providing guidance and training to less experienced colleagues, with minimal direct supervision and limited oversight from management. The position plays a vital role in contributing to the advancement of technical practice areas through contributions to standards and best practice content development. This role leads projects of strategic importance, and balances risk and opportunity in client business plan decision-making processes.  

Responsibilities    

• Lead targeted and/or comprehensive business assessments and development of implementation strategies and plans for our clients to enhance their operations and efficiency.  

• Lead efforts to support Client’s development of comprehensive planning approaches and practices that connect strategic goals and objectives to implementation.   

• Lead development of guidelines, processes, and procedures for client assigned functional areas to bolster operational efficiency and effectiveness.  

• Lead organizational development and management services for clients to achieve organizational excellence.  

• Identify and assess potential risks to both BC and client organization, and ensure proper governance and policy development.  

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of company standards and best practices.   

• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.  

Mentorship  

• Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.  

Skills and Competencies  

• Strong systems thinking competency for analyzing organizational and business needs.  

• Strong proficiency in researching, developing and communicating an understanding of a client’s essential or critical business factors.  

• Strong proficiency in organizational function and structure.  

• Strong proficiency in the application of organizational development and management principles.  

• Strong proficiency in workforce development, performance improvement and organizational design.  

• Working proficiency in governance and policy development.   

• Advanced facilitation and interview skills.  

• Advanced communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.  

• Working proficiency in risk identification, mitigation and management.  

• Advanced proficiency in business process analysis, mapping, and development skills.  

• Working proficiency in the application of digital solutions, AI tools, and technology systems.  

• Effective leadership skills to inspire and guide a team.  

Experience  

• Typically, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.  

• Prior experience in leading projects.  

• Experience in analyzing organizational and business needs, organizational development, and change management.  

• Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.  

Education  

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in business administration, management, communications or a related field.  

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Experience in developing and documenting workflows and business processes. 

• Experience in developing integrated (people, process, technology) business solutions to improve performance. 

• Experience in developing guidelines and standards to drive consistency in work approach and associated outcomes including quality. 

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.  

Location A: $117,000 - $159,000
Location B: $128,000 - $175,000
Location C: $140,000 - $191,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.  

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.  

About Brown and Caldwell  

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com  

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.   

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.    

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. 

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