Project Manager & Seller/Doer-Natural Resources and Environmental Permitting

WSP; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks an experienced Project Manager & Seller/Doer for Natural Resources and Environmental Permitting to lead growth in Brentwood, TN or Canton, MS. You will manage all phases of natural resources assessments, coordinate fieldwork, and engage clients to develop new opportunities.

The role combines project management with business development, requiring strong communication, regulatory knowledge, and a proactive approach to safety and quality. Occasional travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, natural resources, environmental engineering, environmental planning, or related discipline; MS preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience in environmental consulting.
• Strong understanding of environmental permitting requirements (e.g., CWA 404/401, NEPA).

Responsibilities

• Lead natural resources and environmental permitting projects with technical excellence and client satisfaction.
• Develop and execute project plans, budgets, schedules, and deliverables in line with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate field assessments, sampling programs, and report preparation for natural resources investigations.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, regulators, and stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.
• Identify new business opportunities, prepare proposals, and lead client presentations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Uphold health and safety protocols during all project phases.

Skills

Client development

Business growth

Excellent communication

Travel readiness

Entrepreneurial mindset

Independent worker

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ecology or related field

MS preferred

Job description

This Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager & Seller/Doer-Natural Resources and Environmental Permitting for our Brentwood, TN or Canton, MS offices to lead growth for our natural resources and environmental permitting practice area. This role combines technical project management skills with business development responsibilities. The successful candidate will be tasked with managing each phase of natural resources assessment and permitting, while actively engaging clients and developing new business opportunities.

Your Impact

• Lead and manage natural resources and environmental permitting projects, focusing on technical excellence and client satisfaction.
• Develop and execute project plans, budgets, schedules, and deliverables in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Coordinate field assessments, sampling programs, and report preparation for natural resources assessments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, regulators, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify new business opportunities, prepare proposals, and lead presentations to prospective clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong commitment to health and safety protocols during all project phases.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in ecology, natural resources, environmental engineering, environmental planning, or a related discipline (MS preferred) and has 10+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated success in client development and business growth within the environmental consulting industry.
• Strong understanding of federal and state local environmental permitting (e.g., CWA Section 404/401,) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical report writing and proposal development.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Flexibility to travel based on project-specific or business development requirements.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Strong networking skills and a passion for building lasting client relationships.