Lead Senior Project Manager - Site Investigation & Remediation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is looking for a Lead Senior Project Manager based in Houston, TX, to drive environmental projects and client development. With over 10 years of experience in environmental consulting, the ideal candidate will manage site characterization and remediation, ensuring project quality and compliance. The role emphasizes teamwork and mentoring, driving impactful solutions across Texas while offering flexible work arrangements. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Engineering and strong project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting.
• PG or PE required (Texas registration preferred).
• Proven experience with environmental site investigations and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new clients for WSP’s environmental business.
• Manage projects involving site characterization and environmental compliance.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Opportunity

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; and Baton Rouge, LA. We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional who is excited about the opportunity 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?

At WSP, we shape environments for the future and deliver solutions that benefit our communities and the natural environment. Our Employee Value Proposition reflects our commitment to our people and the careers they build with us.

• 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

Your Impact

• 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 portfolio’s 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.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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.