Environmental Project Manager

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Project Manager with the potential to work out of Redmond, WA; Seattle, WA; or Tacoma, WA. Be involved in projects with our Federal Environmental Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Take part in providing senior leadership and guidance to cross-discipline environmental teams from the Pacific Northwest and beyond in support of the design, development, and implementation of environmental site investigation and cleanup programs for Federal clients in the Pacific Northwest. 

This position will include serving as a Senior Project Manager overseeing the development and execution of a variety of tasks in support of WSP’s portfolio of environmental programs for Federal clients. Tasks will include managing and overseeing the execution of large field investigations performed in a variety of environments, including logistically-challenging urban/industrial sites and remote backcountry sites; coordinating with and overseeing WSP’s technical and design teams supporting Remedial Designs/Remedial Actions (RD/RAs) at contaminated sites (e.g., CERCLA and RCRA Sites), spanning initial pre-design investigations through RA/project closeout; and serving as a senior leader responsible for organizing and managing technical teams, assuring projects are delivered and adhered to with a focus on quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards and project requirements for design, safety, and functionality. 

Work will primarily include office assignments, but some travel is likely, including overnight stays, to support project management, client management, and business development needs.

Your Impact

• This position will encompass project management for all phases of contaminated site management, including site investigation and assessment; development and implementation of large-scale sample collection programs (including specification of analytical methodologies); data evaluation and reporting of sample programs assessing soil, groundwater, estuarine and marine surface waters, and sediments; and development and oversight of RD/RA activities. 
• This position will involve overseeing field work, including oversight of third-party subcontractor operations and performance, review of technical reports and collaboration with other technical professionals, review of data compilation and manipulation utilizing MS Excel®, MS Access®, JMP and R, and reviewing spatial analyses performed using ArcGIS to support data interpretation and technical analyses.
• Fulfillment of this role will involve supporting senior leadership’s business development objectives by managing and executing the day-to-day functional tasks for high-profile task orders with a focus on the client’s needs; developing deeper and broader relationships with WSP’s Federal clients through direct client interactions to support WSP’s business strategy; and assisting senior leadership in the pursuit of new business opportunities. 
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which pertain to activities including, but not limited to, collection of site characterization data, engineering studies and surveys, and  the design of remedial construction activities.
• Complete required training and implement lessons learned on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and personal conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional related responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent, such as Environmental Chemistry. 
• 7+ years of relevant post-education experience demonstrating progressively more complex involvement in the execution and management of environmental cleanup programs for Federal clients (e.g., USACE, USEPA, DoD). 
• Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Have strong familiarity with environmental chemistry/geochemistry (both organic and inorganic) and investigating various environmental media, including soil, groundwater, marine/estaurine surface waters and sediments.
• Have demonstrated experience in managing people and projects, including leading multi-discipline technical teams to deliver and meet the client’s needs. 
• Significant knowledge of the relevant provisions of CERCLA (Superfund), RCRA, and Washington State’s MTCA and SMS regulations.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when interacti