Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field
PG or PE required (Texas registration preferred)
10+ years of progressively responsible experience
Strong background in environmental consulting for industrial/commercial, mining, energy, and government clients
Proven experience in client portfolio growth and new client development
Expertise in federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including TRRP
Experience in environmental site investigations, remediation, and field management
Project management experience overseeing deliverables, schedules, and budgets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Identify and develop new clients through networking
Manage environmental projects ensuring deliverables, schedules, and budgets are met
Perform field work for site characterization and remediation projects
Conduct data analysis and reporting with minimal supervision
Provide technical review for compliance with environmental laws and standards
Travel to project sites primarily within Texas with minimal overnight travel
Develop effective communication with clients and stakeholders
Mentor and train junior staff for professional development
Manage and coordinate project teams for technical quality
Support business development in public and private sectors
Manage proposal preparation and client presentations
Ensure technical, budgetary, and schedule performance for client satisfaction
Exercise ethical decision-making in accordance with company policies
Benefits
Access to a network of technical experts and resources
Opportunities for collaboration on impactful projects
Support for professional development and mentorship
Work with an established engineering consulting firm
Minimal overnight travel required
Full Job Description
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is growing, and we have an exciting career opportunity for a Lead Senior Project Manager to support our Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) Business Line in Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Austin, TX; El Paso, TX; New Orleans, LA; Shreveport, LA or Baton Rouge, LA offices. We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional who is excited about the opportunity to help expand our environmental consulting business across Texas.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of technical experts and resources, along with endless opportunities to collaborate on impactful projects with diverse teammates across the globe. This role offers the chance to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values employee enthusiasm, technical excellence, and leadership.
Your Impact
Identify and develop new clients for WSP's environmental business through internal and external networking.
Manage environmental projects involving site characterization, remedial design, and environmental compliance, ensuring deliverables, schedules, and budgets are achieved.
Perform field work for site characterization and remediation projects, including oversight of subcontractors and sampling of soil, soil vapor, sediment, surface water, and groundwater in accordance with state and federal regulations and accepted protocols.
Conduct data analysis and reporting for environmental project tasks with minimal supervision; recommend remedial solutions using accepted scientific and engineering practices.
Provide technical review to ensure compliance with environmental laws, company standards, contract requirements, and specifications.
Travel to project sites primarily within Texas and occasionally across the mountain states of the West; minimal overnight travel required.
Develop and maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution and high-quality service delivery.
Mentor and train junior staff, supporting their professional development and preparing project teams for expanded responsibilities.
Manage and coordinate project teams, ensuring the technical quality of deliverables
Collaborate and participate in technical discussions with internal teams.
Support business development efforts in the public and private sectors.
Manage proposal preparation, including innovative technical approaches, competitive pricing, and client presentations.
Manage technical, budgetary, and schedule performance to achieve client satisfaction and repeat business.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making in accordance with WSP's Code of Conduct and company policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field
PG or PE required (Texas registration preferred)
10+ years of progressively responsible experience
Strong background providing environmental consulting services to industrial/commercial, mining, energy, and government clients
Proven experience with growing existing client portfolio's and developing new client opportunities.
Demonstrated expertise with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including TRRP
Proven experience with environmental site investigations, remediation, field management, and sampling programs
Project management experience including oversight of deliverables, schedules, and budgets
Self-starter with strong teamwork skills and excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with standard software tools including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel primarily within Texas with occasional travel to western mountain states; minimal overnight travel
Must pass a background check and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's MVR policy. Preferred Qualification
Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field
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About WSP
WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
