Natural Resources Project Management

WSP; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Natural Resources Project Manager to lead environmental projects in Oklahoma City, OK and Tulsa, OK. This role emphasizes permitting, regulatory engagement, and growth across Gulf South energy markets.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with agencies and stakeholders to deliver impactful environmental outcomes. Experience in proposal development and client relations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in managing complex environmental projects, preferably in energy/industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with Gulf South energy/industrial markets, regulatory structures, and permitting pathways.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and build consensus.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with proposal development and growing client portfolios.
• Experience permitting, regulatory requirements, analyses, and filings for energy projects in the Gulf South.
• Experience planning and participating in public meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across complex energy and industrial projects, ensuring on-time, on-scope, on-budget delivery.
• Direct and manage teams reviewing project impacts and avoidance planning for energy/industrial projects; lead field and reporting for client deliverables and agency submittals.
• Oversee all aspects of project permitting: prep applications, coordinate with agencies, manage public hearings and community engagement.
• Foster productive relationships with regulatory agencies and authorities; advise on state filing requirements.
• Lead/contribute to business development to grow the portfolio and client relationships.
• Monitor market trends and policy changes to inform project strategy and opportunities.
• Serve as primary contact for internal/external stakeholders including clients and government officials.
• Ensure thorough project documentation, compliance records, and transparent reporting across all life-cycle phases.
• Advocate for innovation and process improvements to drive operational excellence.
• Willing to travel within the Gulf South for site visits and public meetings.

Skills

Project Leadership

Natural Resources

Permitting

Regulatory Engagement

Business Development

Stakeholder Management

Documentation

Communication

Proposal Development

Budget & Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Natural Resources

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Natural Resources Project Management to support our Oklahoma City, OK and Tulsa, OK office where you will be involved in projects within our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that solves our clients’ challenges.

We’re looking for a leader with a strong track record in managing complex environmental projects, proven ability to navigate regulatory agency requirements, and demonstrated experience with proposal development and business development.

To support our expanding portfolio, this role will be focused on Natural Resources and Permitting within the energy and industrial markets. You’ll be part of our interdisciplinary team and collaborate with planners, scientists, and engineers across WSP to deliver impactful results for our clients. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

• Project Leadership: Lead multidisciplinary teams across complex energy and industrial projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Natural Resources: Direct and manage teams reviewing anticipated project impacts and avoidance planning considerations for energy and industrial projects, balancing environmental, technical and stakeholder requirements. Lead field and reporting efforts for client deliverables and agencies submittals.
• Permitting Expertise: Oversee all aspects of project permitting, including preparation of applications, coordination with local, state, and federal agencies, and management of public hearings and community engagement initiatives.
• Regulatory Engagement: Foster productive relationships with regulatory agencies and authorities, ensuring projects adhere to all applicable laws, standards, and best practices, including providing strategic advice and direction on state filing requirements.
• Growth and Business Development: Lead/contribute to business development initiatives to grow the business, including identifying opportunities and building/maintaining client relationships.
• Market Analysis: Monitor trends, policy changes, and emerging technologies in the Gulf South’s energy landscape; advise on project strategy and business development opportunities.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including clients, government officials, landowners, and the public.
• Documentation & Reporting: Ensure thorough project documentation, compliance records, and transparent reporting for all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement: Advocate for innovation and process enhancements, driving operational excellence across all projects.
• Willing to travel within the Gulf South for site visits and attend public meetings.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience, including project management, preferably within the energy and industrial sector, with a track record of success in large to small scale energy projects (electric transmission, distribution, generation, renewables, pipeline, or large scale industrial).
• Familiarity with energy and industrial markets dynamics in the Gulf South, including regulatory structures, permitting pathways, and regional infrastructure challenges.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and build consensus among diverse groups.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to high-quality outcomes.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for operational efficiency, sustainability, and process improvement.
• Ability to anticipate regulatory or market shifts and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Experience with energy projects or emerging technologies is highly valued.
• Demonstrated success in growing client portfolios, recruiting, and engaging with a dynamic team.
• Demonstrated expertise in permitting, regulatory requirements, analyses, and associated report writing and filings for energy projects in the Gulf South region.
• Experience planning, attending, and participating in public meetings.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements affecting energy and industrial infrastructure, especially within the Gulf South markets.
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, schedules, and contractors during all phases of project execution.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in development of successful proposals and presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients and project

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