Lead Senior Project Manager - Site Investigation & Remediation

WSP in the U.S.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Lead Senior Project Manager for their Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) Business Line. This role involves managing environmental projects, developing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in environmental consulting, a degree in Environmental Engineering, and proficiency with project management and standard software tools. The position requires occasional travel within Texas and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting.
• Strong background providing environmental consulting services to industrial/commercial clients.
• Proven project management experience overseeing deliverables, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new clients for WSP’s environmental business.
• Manage environmental projects involving site characterization and remedial design.
• Conduct field work including sampling of soil, water, and air.

Skills

Client development

Project management

Environmental consulting

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering

PG or PE (Texas registration preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

WSP is growing, and we have an exciting career opportunity for a Lead Senior Project Manager to support our Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) Business Line in the following offices: Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Austin, TX; El Paso, TX; New Orleans, LA; Shreveport, LA; or Baton Rouge, LA.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional who is excited to help expand our environmental consulting business across Texas. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of technical experts and resources, along with endless opportunities to collaborate on impactful projects with diverse teammates across the globe. This role offers the chance to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values employee enthusiasm, technical excellence, and leadership.

At WSP, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals can grow their careers, take on challenging and meaningful work, and contribute to a wide range of diverse clients and projects. Our ideal candidate is committed to quality, thrives in a collaborative setting, and is motivated to deliver first‑class environmental consulting services while helping to mentor and develop future leaders.

Why Choose WSP?

• Collaborate openly with multidisciplinary teams that value diverse perspectives and inclusive teamwork.
• Stay curious by working on complex environmental challenges that encourage innovation and continuous learning.
• Be passionate about meaningful work that delivers real‑world impact for clients and communities.
• Be adaptable and shape a career path supported by flexibility, mentorship, and global opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new clients for WSP’s environmental business through internal and external networking.
• Manage environmental projects involving site characterization, remedial design, and environmental compliance, ensuring deliverables, schedules, and budgets are achieved.
• Perform field work for site characterization and remediation projects, including oversight of subcontractors and sampling of soil, soil vapor, sediment, surface water, and groundwater in accordance with state and federal regulations and accepted protocols.
• Conduct data analysis and reporting for environmental project tasks with minimal supervision; recommend remedial solutions using accepted scientific and engineering practices.
• Provide technical review to ensure compliance with environmental laws, company standards, contract requirements, and specifications.
• Travel to project sites primarily within Texas and occasionally across the mountain states of the West; minimal overnight travel required.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution and high‑quality service delivery.
• Mentor and train junior staff, supporting their professional development and preparing project teams for expanded responsibilities.
• Manage and coordinate project teams, ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.
• Collaborate and participate in technical discussions with internal teams.
• Support business development efforts in the public and private sectors.
• Manage proposal preparation, including innovative technical approaches, competitive pricing, and client presentations.
• Manage technical, budgetary, and schedule performance to achieve client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making in accordance with WSP’s Code of Conduct and company policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• PG or PE required (Texas registration preferred).
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience.
• Strong background providing environmental consulting services to industrial/commercial, mining, energy, and government clients.
• Proven experience with growing existing client portfolios and developing new client opportunities.
• Demonstrated expertise with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including TRRP.
• Proven experience with environmental site investigations, remediation, field management, and sampling programs.
• Project management experience including oversight of deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Self‑starter with strong teamwork skills and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with standard software tools including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel primarily within Texas with occasional travel to western mountain states; minimal overnight travel.
• Must pass a background check and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s MVR policy.

Benefits

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.