Associate Project Manager

WSP • Tacoma, WA

6d • $85,200 - $129,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join their Federal Environmental Team. This role involves local project management and task management for the design, development, and implementation of environmental programs for both public and private sectors. Responsibilities include managing field investigations, research, concept development, and the design and construction of remediation systems for sediment, soil, and groundwater. The position requires generating accurate and concise documentation, ensuring quality standards are met or exceeded, and involves a mix of field and office work with potential for travel and overnight stays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing (orally and in written form) ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-starter with attention to detail, flexibility with multi-tasking, and competency in prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as to function as part of a team, to meet business objectives.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek (overtime and weekend work is possible).
• Ability to perform field assignments that may involve lifting and carrying heavy objects and walking on uneven terrain is required.
• Experience with sampling of environmental media (soils, sediment, water).
• Flexibility for occasional travel, depending on project-specific requirements.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
• Engineer in Training Certification or ability to obtain, with desire to pursue licensing.
• Basic proficiency with math principles, predictive models, and tools.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests.

Nice To Haves

• 4 or more years of relevant post-education experience.
• Advanced degrees (Masters/PhD) strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications (P.E., PMP).
• Proficiency with technical software programs such as GIS, Python, SYSTAT, MATLAB, and Origin.
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating and construction processes is a plus.
• HAZWOPER 40-hour training is desirable.
• Familiarity with a range of civil and environmental engineering practices including design and implementation of site investigations and sampling programs to assess sites impacted by hazardous or solid waste; application of remedial approaches to mitigate contamination of water and land resources; and collection of environmental monitoring data to assess remedial performance. Specialized knowledge in one or more of these areas is desired but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform general project management duties by coordinating with internal/external team members, supporting the development and leadership of project teams, proactively identifying issues, and conducting project status meetings.
• Prepare and communicate project updates to senior leadership to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Support management of project scope, schedule, and budget by tracking progress, identifying risks, and assisting with corrective actions.
• Proactively help ensure project teams execute the defined scope, maintain schedules, and deliver projects within approved budgets.
• Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary project teams by working with multiple technical and functional disciplines to assemble appropriate project resources, facilitate collaboration, and support successful project execution from initiation through completion.
• Assist with client management and communication by keeping clients informed of project status, responding to questions, supporting problem-solving efforts, and participating in client meetings as needed.
• Help maintain positive client relationships to support ongoing work and future business development opportunities.
• Manage project teams collecting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from samples of soil, water, sediment, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.
• Perform professional civil and environmental engineering work relating to hazardous or solid waste facilities, industrial and agricultural facilities, pollution sources, existing site conditions, and water resources.
• Assist with performing basic engineering work relating to research, investigation, and evaluation of existing site conditions, regulatory records, and site operational history to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field notebooks/logs.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various environmental issues.
• Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and software.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which pertain to activities including, but not limited to, collection of site characterization data, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training and implement lessons learned on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and personal conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional related responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level