Lead Professional, Project Management

WSP is currently seeking a Lead Environmental Project Manager to join the team in our Portland, ME office, supporting a diverse portfolio of environmental investigation and remediation projects.

As a Lead Environmental Project Manager you will assist assigned Project Managers in directing project execution, advising on technical direction, interfacing with Clients and stakeholders, and delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Anticipate Project Manager and Client needs to ensure smooth and high-quality project delivery.
• Monitor project costs, risks, and schedule to support the Project Manager with meeting project objectives.
• Participate in internal management briefings on project statuses.
• Assist Project Managers in the preparation of monthly reporting and billing to customers and timely payment collection.
• Conduct pre-project task planning, scheduling, and resourcing.
• Manage procurement strategy for subcontracted scope elements and work with Task Leads to manage subcontractor performance.
• Solve complex technical and logistical challenges with project execution.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project team members to address client goals and objectives.
• Ensure quality of project deliverables.
• Participate in proposal efforts.

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Engineering, Geology or Environmental Science.
• 7 to 10 years task management or assistant project management experience with a focus on environmental investigations and remediation, including coordinating subcontractors.
• Registered Professional Engineer, Licensed Geologist, Project Management Professional or equivalent credential preferred.
• Self-motivated problem solver with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact with clients and stakeholders in a professional and ethical manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• Willing to mentor early career professionals.
• Must have a driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites (20% travel anticipated).

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

• Expected Salary: $88,100 - $124,200