Lead Geologist/Senior Project Manager

WSP•Asheville, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time Lead Geologist/Senior Project Manager to join its Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) team in Asheville, North Carolina. The Carolinas team has a collaborative, close-knit culture backed by the resources of a national platform and includes engineers, geologists, scientists, and technical specialists. This is a hybrid role based in Asheville, with regular in-office presence expected for team collaboration and client engagement. The position provides project assistance and guidance across environmental work processes, including site investigation, remediation, corrective action strategies, brownfields redevelopment (such as vapor intrusion mitigation and environmental management plans), environmental permitting, and recommendations to prevent degradation of air, water, and land resources. The role is responsible for delivering projects at a quality level that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geosciences, or a closely related discipline.
At least 7 years of related experience.
Ability to pursue and develop clients in the public or private sectors.
Proficient in project management and/or business development.
Knowledge and experience with federal and state environmental regulatory programs in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with technical and non-technical audiences.
Must pass a physical and background check and have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety policy.
Demonstrated self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members while adhering strictly to QA/QC.
Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, mathematical principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge, interpret testing results and collated data, conduct statistical analysis, and identify effective, economical, and logical solutions.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability and willingness to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical work week.
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites, primarily in North Carolina and surrounding areas.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Geology.
Local contacts within the industry.
North Carolina Licensed Professional Geologist.
40-hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) under 29 CFR 1910.120.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Responsibilities

Develop environmental site investigation and remediation strategies for a diverse client base and projects under regulatory programs such as Superfund, Brownfields, and Voluntary Cleanup.
Develop technical scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates for site investigation and remediation activities based on applicable regulations and client objectives.
Lead multi-media investigations, potentially including subsurface boring and trenching oversight, groundwater monitoring and injection/recovery well installations, aquifer testing, multi-media sampling, and field mapping.
Analyze, evaluate, and interpret geologic, hydrogeologic, and analytical data obtained during field investigations.
Evaluate remedial performance and direct appropriate operations and maintenance (O&M) and system optimization activities.
Prepare technical reports and documents, including remedial alternative evaluations, feasibility studies, pilot test work plans, remedial designs, contractor specifications and bid documents, remedial performance evaluations, and pre-design investigations.
Interact professionally and confidently with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
Prepare and implement site-specific Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
Remain current on environmental engineering techniques and emerging contaminants of concern.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Manage projects throughout their lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
Lead client engagement and develop trusted relationships with industrial, commercial, and government clients.
Prepare and lead proposals, qualifications packages, interviews, and pursuit strategies for new business opportunities.
Develop detailed work scopes, cost estimates, and task-level budgets.
Monitor project financial performance, forecasts, and resource utilization.
Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.