Description
WSP is seeking a Full-Time Lead Geologist/Senior Project Manager to join our Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) team in Asheville, North Carolina.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide project assistance and guidance on multi-phase environmental work processes, including site investigation, remediation, developing corrective action strategies, managing aspects of brownfields redevelopment projects, environmental permitting, and assisting with recommendations to avert degradation of air, water, and land resources.
Responsibilities:
- Develop environmental site investigation and remediation strategies for a diverse client base
- Develop technical scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates for site investigation and remediation activities
- Lead multi-media investigations that may include subsurface boring and trenching oversight, groundwater monitoring and injection/recovery well installations, aquifer testing, multi-media sampling, and field mapping
- Conduct analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of geologic, hydrogeologic, and analytical data obtained during field investigations
- Evaluate remedial performance and direct appropriate O&M and system optimization activities
- Prepare a variety of technical reports
- Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting
- Prepare and implement site-specific Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
- Remain current in latest environmental engineering techniques and emerging contaminants of concern
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct
- Manage projects throughout the entire lifecycle
- Lead client engagement efforts and develop trusted relationships with key industrial, commercial, and government clients
- Prepare and lead proposals, qualifications packages, interviews, and pursuit strategies for new business opportunities
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geosciences or closely related discipline
- 7+ years of related experience
- Ability to pursue and develop clients in the public or private sectors
- Proficient in project management and/or business development experience
- Knowledge and experience with Federal and State (NC, SC, VA) environmental regulatory programs
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Must pass physical, background check and must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members
- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Geology
- Local contacts within the industry
- North Carolina Licensed Professional Geologist
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training