Lead Natural Resources Permitting Specialist / Project Manager

WSP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Natural Resources Permitting Specialist / Project Manager for our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. You will lead complex environmental permitting and compliance projects, serve as trusted adviser to clients and project teams across the Midwest, and manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, develop work plans, forecast budgets, mentor junior staff, and identify opportunities for additional services through business development.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience managing environmental or permitting projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, deliverables and client expectations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across offices.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting and natural resources projects from initiation to completion.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communications.
• Coordinate with biologists, engineers, planners and specialists.
• Develop work plans, staffing, schedules and budget forecasts.
• Mentor junior staff and support business development activities.

Skills

Project management

Environmental permitting

Budget & schedule management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Education

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

This Opportunity

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.

Who You Are

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.

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