Lead Environmental Project Manager (LEP) – Permitting

WSP in the U.S.; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Project Manager - Licensed Environmental Professional to support our environmental operations in Shelton and Glastonbury, CT. You will oversee the delivery of medium to large environmental projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

You will ensure quality, regulatory compliance and serve as the primary client and agency contact, with opportunities for growth within the Earth and Environment Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, natural resource management or a related life sciences field.
• 8+ years of relevant environmental consulting/science experience, including surveys, fieldwork, impact assessment and/or construction monitoring.
• Experience with State and Federal environmental regulations and permitting, Phase I/II ESAs, technical reporting and regulatory documentation.
• Strong technical writing, critical thinking, client coordination and ability to lead junior or project team members.
• Ability to meet project-specific scheduling and occasional travel requirements.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver environmental assessments, permitting and remediation-related work, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Lead technical review of field data, analyses, impact evaluations, permit applications, reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate project teams, budgets, schedules, hours, expenses and task completion; apply QA/QC and health and safety requirements.
• Guide junior project members and coordinate effectively with clients, regulators, resource agencies and technical disciplines.
• Support project scoping, proposals and business development while keeping current with relevant environmental science and regulatory practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Project leadership

Client coordination

Technical writing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Job description

WSP is seeking a Lead Project Manager - Licensed Environmental Professional to support our environmental operations in Shelton and Glastonbury, CT. You will oversee the delivery of medium to large environmental projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

You will ensure quality, regulatory compliance and serve as the primary client and agency contact, with opportunities for growth within the Earth and Environment Team.