Lead Environmental Project Manager (LEP) — Site Assessments

WSP; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Shelton, CT is seeking a Lead Project Manager - Licensed Environmental Professional to oversee medium to large environmental projects with the Earth and Environment Team. You will coordinate multidisciplinary work, ensure regulatory compliance and serve as a primary client contact.

Role focuses on leading project delivery, reviewing data, and guiding junior staff while integrating with regulators and stakeholders. Travel to supported sites may be required.

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.

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

Technical writing

Critical thinking

Client coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Job description

WSP in Shelton, CT is seeking a Lead Project Manager - Licensed Environmental Professional to oversee medium to large environmental projects with the Earth and Environment Team. You will coordinate multidisciplinary work, ensure regulatory compliance and serve as a primary client contact.

Role focuses on leading project delivery, reviewing data, and guiding junior staff while integrating with regulators and stakeholders. Travel to supported sites may be required.