Lead Natural Resources Permitting Specialist / Project Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Lead Natural Resources Permitting Specialist / Project Manager for our Minneapolis, Minnesota office to lead complex permitting and environmental compliance projects. Join the Earth & Environment Team and act as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams across the Midwest.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop work plans and budgets, and manage schedules, invoicing, and contract compliance while mentoring junior staff and pursuing growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing environmental, natural resources, or permitting projects from initiation to completion.
• 5 to 7 years of experience.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for environmental permitting and natural resources projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communication.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with biologists, environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and technical specialists.
• Develop project work plans, staffing plans, schedules, and budget forecasts to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project financial performance, including labor utilization, invoicing, revenue forecasting, and contract compliance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services and business growth.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and strategic planning efforts.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance to support their professional growth.

Skills

Project management

Environmental permitting

Budgeting

Team leadership

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Natural Resources Permitting Specialist / Project Manager for our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. Join our Earth & Environment Team and lead complex permitting and environmental compliance projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams across the Midwest.

Your Impact

• Serve as Project Manager for environmental permitting and natural resources projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communication.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with biologists, environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and technical specialists.
• Develop project work plans, staffing plans, schedules, and budget forecasts to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project financial performance, including labor utilization, invoicing, revenue forecasting, and contract compliance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services and business growth.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and strategic planning efforts.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance to support their professional growth.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing environmental, natural resources, or permitting projects from initiation through completion.
• 5 to 7 years of experience
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating technical resources across multiple offices and business units.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management training.
• Experience managing environmental permitting efforts associated with energy, transportation, water resources, or infrastructure projects throughout the Upper Midwest.
• Existing relationships with regulatory agencies in Minnesota and surrounding states.

About WSP

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.

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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. 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.