Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Team Lead

WSP • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President
to support and grow our
Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance services across the Northeast.  This
position is located in our Buffalo, NY office, however other northeast offices
would be considered.  This role is intended for a seasoned compliance specialist
who can independently manage complex compliance projects, serve as a trusted
advisor to clients, and mentor junior staff while contributing to continued
business growth.

The successful candidate will work closely with regional and national compliance
leaders, supporting a wide range of industrial, commercial, energy, and
infrastructure clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 to 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental compliance consulting or industry.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. EPA regulations and Northeast state programs (CT, MA, NY, RI, NH, ME, VT).
• Proven experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Experience supporting large industrial, manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure clients.
• ISO14001 Lead Auditor Certification or prior ISO14001 and/or ISO45001 experience
• Demonstrated success with business development or client account support.
• Experience leading teams or mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver environmental compliance projects on schedule and within budget.
• Perform regulatory applicability analyses and compliance gap assessments.
• Prepare compliance documentation, including: Air permits and compliance reports SPCC and SWPPP plans and related permit applications Hazardous waste compliance reviews Environmental audits and due diligence support
• Provide construction-phase and operational compliance support as needed.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across WSP business lines.
• Ensure deliverables meet WSP quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow and shape environmental compliance services across the Northeast.
• Access to national technical experts and specialty practices.
• Strong pipeline of regulatory and compliance-driven work.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement pathways.
• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees