Environmental Project Manager

WSP Global Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a seasoned Environmental Project Manager to lead site investigation, remediation, and compliance projects across Texas.

You will manage field activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and provide technical leadership to deliver high-quality environmental outcomes for public and private sector clients. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering or Geology, PE/PG in Texas preferred, 7–10 years of experience, and strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or Geology required.
• Texas registration (PG/PE) preferred.
• 7–10 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Experience managing environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations including TRRP.
• Experience with environmental site investigations, remediation programs, field management, and sampling.
• Proven project management skills including budgets, schedules, scopes, and client expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Ability to travel primarily within Texas and occasional regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects involving site characterization, remedial design, and compliance objectives, ensuring deliverables, schedules, budgets, and quality are met.
• Serve as primary day-to-day client and stakeholder contact.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to execute investigations and remediation projects.
• Perform field work for site characterization and remediation with supervision of subcontractors and sampling.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and prepare technical reports with minimal supervision.
• Support development of remedial strategies using engineering principles.
• Review technical deliverables for regulatory and internal quality compliance.
• Monitor project scope, budget, schedule, and resource allocation.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Assist in proposal development, scope definitions, and cost estimating.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Budgeting

MS Office

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or Geology

Job description

Job Description

WSP is growing, and we have an exciting career opportunity for a seasoned Environmental Project Manager to support our Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) Business Line in Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Austin, TX and El Paso, TX offices.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced environmental professional to manage and deliver site investigation, remediation, and compliance projects throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of technical experts while supporting a diverse portfolio of industrial, commercial, energy, and government clients.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of technical experts and resources, along with opportunities to collaborate on impactful projects across the globe. This position is ideal for a project manager who enjoys balancing technical execution, client service, and project delivery while contributing to successful environmental outcomes.

At WSP, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals can grow their careers, take on challenging and meaningful work, and contribute to a wide range of clients and projects. Our ideal candidate is committed to quality, thrives in a collaborative setting, and is motivated to deliver exceptional environmental consulting services.

Your Impact

• Manage environmental projects involving site characterization, remedial design, and environmental compliance, ensuring deliverables, schedules, budgets, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to successfully execute environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• 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 applicable regulations and accepted protocols.
• Conduct and oversee data analysis, interpretation, and preparation of technical reports with minimal supervision.
• Support the development of remedial strategies and recommendations using accepted scientific and engineering principles.
• Review technical deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements, environmental regulations, and company quality standards.
• Monitor project scope, budget, schedule, and resource allocation to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Support proposal preparation, scope development, and cost estimating for existing and prospective projects.
• Collaborate with technical specialists and project teams to develop practical solutions to environmental challenges.
• Travel to project sites primarily within Texas and occasionally to neighboring states as needed.
• 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 Geology.
• PG or PE required (Texas registration preferred).
• 7-10 years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
• Experience managing environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including TRRP.
• Experience with environmental site investigations, remediation programs, field management, and environmental sampling.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including managing budgets, schedules, scopes, and client expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Ability to travel primarily within Texas with occasional regional travel.
• Must pass a background check and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.