Environmental Stormwater Project Manager

WSP•Herndon, VA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is hiring an Environmental Stormwater Project Manager with technical skills in municipal stormwater planning, environmental policy, and compliance services for their Herndon, Virginia office. The ideal candidate will have experience with municipal and industrial stormwater or environmental programs and extensive knowledge of all aspects of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). Experience in northern Virginia is a plus. Other desirable experience includes community flood management and resiliency, stormwater program costs and financing, watershed planning, stream assessments, the use of ESRI GIS platforms for data analysis, visualization and reporting, and industrial facility stormwater permitting.

Requirements

BS in Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, or related field
7-10 years of related knowledge and direct involvement in urban hydrology and water quality principles
7-10 years of related knowledge and direct involvement in municipal stormwater quality management (i.e., MS4 permits, TMDLs, stormwater-related municipal operations, and watershed planning/management)
Experience with municipal stormwater/flood management/capital plan development and implementation
Experience with technical writing of stormwater reports, plans, manuals, and/or standard operating procedures (SOPs)
At least 3 years of experience and direct involvement in project management and the management and coordination of project teams and subcontractors
Experience with the development of new/repeat business, including writing project qualification, scopes of work and developing project cost estimates
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in northern Virginia
Community flood management and resiliency
Stormwater program costs and financing
Watershed planning
Stream assessments
Use of ESRI GIS platforms for data analysis, visualization and reporting
Industrial facility stormwater permitting
Experience with development of grant applications and management of grant-funded projects
Experience with Virginia’s Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF) and Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF)
Understanding of the use of ESRI GIS software for data management, spatial analysis, and providing insights for decision-making

Responsibilities

Serve as project manager or task leader for municipal stormwater and flood resiliency projects
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including planners, engineers, field staff, and technical specialists
Facilitate client meetings for projects and development of new/repeat business
Assist with project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and execution to ensure timely and successful delivery
Review and oversee work products prepared by junior and mid-level staff, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance
Mentor and provide technical guidance to entry-level staff, supporting professional development and growth
Support proposal development, marketing efforts, and client-facing activities
Build strong working relationships with clients and contribute to long-term account management
Participation in local and regional water resources organizations, as appropriate, on behalf of WSP