Lead Consultant, (Site Investigation and Remediation)

WSP • Portland, WA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lead Consultant with 10 or more years' experience to join our Earth & Environment Team. This role supports our Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) and Environmental Health and Safety Business Lines. The position has a Seller/Doer focus, involving identifying and developing new clients, managing environmental health and safety projects, and conducting data analysis and reporting. The role requires technical review for regulatory compliance, site visits, and client communication. Responsibilities may include managing specialists, coordinating assignments, and mentoring junior staff. The Lead Consultant will also direct and supervise technical assignments and manage proposal preparation, including technical approaches, pricing, and presentations.

Requirements

• BS degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety and Occupational Health or related science/engineering field.
• Minimum of 10 years post-education experience.
• Minimum of 4 years business development experience.
• Business development experience and focus can be government and/or private sector.
• Staff management and leadership ability.
• Project management experience including oversight of deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Demonstrated expertise with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and occupational safety and health regulations.
• Proven experience with environmental site investigations, remediation, field management, and sampling programs.
• Operational knowledge of Safety and Occupational Health monitoring equipment.
• Operational knowledge of computer databases and office programs (e.g., MS SharePoint, MS Excel, MS Word).
• Candidate must have a collaborative approach, willing to work with other WSP offices to cross-market service lines and work towards larger project opportunities.
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multiple sectors preferred.
• Over 5 years of Consulting experience.
• Additional professional certifications that could include: Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering license (PE).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Registered or Licensed Geologist (RG/LG).
• Experience and knowledge regarding the local client market sectors and having an established client base.
• MS degree.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new clients for WSP’s environmental business through internal and external networking.
• Manage environmental health and safety projects involving site characterization, remedial design, hazardous materials surveys, industrial hygiene surveys and safety and environmental compliance, ensuring deliverables, schedules, and budgets are achieved.
• Conduct data analysis and reporting for environmental project tasks with minimal supervision; recommend remedial solutions using accepted scientific and engineering practices.
• Provide technical review to ensure compliance with EH&S regulations, company standards, contract requirements, and specifications.
• Travel to project sites primarily within the Pacific Northwest and occasionally across other national locations; minimal overnight travel required.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution and high‑quality service delivery.
• May be responsible for managing Environmental Remediation and Occupational Health specialists, assisting in the coordination of group member assignments, and mentoring junior staff.
• Directs and supervises technical assignments (both field & office) for staff in SIR and EH&S groups.
• Manage proposal preparation, including innovative technical approaches, competitive pricing, and client presentations.
• Prepare, direct and review technical reports, proposals and cost estimates.

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• 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: Senior