Lead Professional, Environmental Science

WSP; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 102,200 - 151,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

WSP in Portland, Maine is seeking an experienced environmental professional to manage projects and drive business development in a dynamic setting. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be proactive problem solvers, and have a rich professional network.

The role includes developing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring safe work environments. The salary range for this position is between $102,200 and $151,800, including a full suite of benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience including project management and sales.
• Professional licensure or certification.
• Strong ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Developing existing and new clients via a strong business development acumen.
• Managing several projects simultaneously.
• Mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Education

BS or MS degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology or related field

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA, Inc. is seeking an experienced environmental professional with a strong professional network, technical skills and a proven history of successfully completing sales in a seller/doer capacity. This individual will interface with both internal and external clients; be dynamic, creative, quality driven, have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; and be a proactive problem solver. The WSP Portland, Maine Office offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US from the relaxed environment of a small, vibrant city.

Your Impact

• Developing existing and new clients via a strong business development acumen and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities.
• Managing several projects simultaneously.
• Directing support staff and technical professionals on project specific tasks.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• Senior Technical Reviewer within the area of expertise (e.g. ability to read, comprehend, and prepare construction drawings and technical specifications).
• Preparation of project permitting documents for local, state and federal permits.
• Interacting with coworkers, clients, and prospective clients while conducting work in a professional and ethical manner.
• Strong dedication to maintaining a safe work environment and promoting company safety culture.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours if/as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel to meet clients and see project sites.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology or related field.
• Professional licensure or certification.
• 10+ years environmental consulting experience including project management and sales.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP® Certification.
• Project experience related to resiliency and sustainability.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training is a plus.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $102,200 - $151,800

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.