WSP

Project Manager & Seller/Doer-Natural Resources and Environmental Permitting

WSP$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in ecology, natural resources, environmental engineering, or related field (MS preferred) with 7-10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proven track record in client development and business growth in environmental consulting.
  • Thorough understanding of federal and state environmental permitting requirements (e.g., CWA Section 404/401) and NEPA.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in technical report writing and proposal creation.
  • Valid driver's license with willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
  • Flexible travel schedule based on project and business development needs.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage natural resources and environmental permitting projects focusing on technical excellence and client satisfaction.
  • Develop and execute project plans, budgets, schedules, and deliverables in alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Coordinate field assessments, sampling programs, and reporting for natural resource assessments.
  • Act as the primary contact for clients, regulators, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Identify new business opportunities and prepare proposals while leading presentations to prospective clients.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
  • Ensure a strong commitment to health and safety protocols in all project phases.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.
  • Flexibility in work location with offices in Brentwood, TN, Canton, MS, or Birmingham, AL.
  • Collaborative work environment that encourages independent and teamwork efforts.
  • Strong focus on health and safety in project execution.
  • Engagement in meaningful environmental projects impacting communities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager & Seller/Doer-Natural Resources and Environmental Permitting for our Brentwood, TN, Canton, MS, or Birmingham, AL offices to lead growth for our natural resources and environmental permitting practice area. This role combines technical project management skills with business development responsibilities. The successful candidate will be tasked with managing each phase of natural resources assessment and permitting, while actively engaging clients and developing new business opportunities.
Your Impact
  • Lead and manage natural resources and environmental permitting projects, focusing on technical excellence and client satisfaction.
  • Develop and execute project plans, budgets, schedules, and deliverables in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Coordinate field assessments, sampling programs, and report preparation for natural resources assessments.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, regulators, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Identify new business opportunities, prepare proposals, and lead presentations to prospective clients.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Strong commitment to health and safety protocols during all project phases.
Who You Are

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in ecology, natural resources, environmental engineering, environmental planning, or a related discipline (MS preferred) and has 7-10+ years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated success in client development and business growth within the environmental consulting industry.
  • Strong understanding of federal and state local environmental permitting (e.g., CWA Section 404/401,) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical report writing and proposal development.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
  • Flexibility to travel based on project-specific or business development requirements.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Strong networking skills and a passion for building lasting client relationships.

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.
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54,000 employees
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Founded
1959

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