Senior Project Manager, Environmental Scientist

WSP

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager, Environmental Scientist to join the team in our Portland, ME office, supporting a diverse portfolio of environmental investigation and remediation projects. The successful candidate will support management of public and private sector environmental projects primarily in the northeast. This is a growth-oriented position for aspiring project managers with a goal of independently managing projects within 9 to 12 months. As a Lead Environmental Project Manager you will assist assigned Project Managers in directing project execution, advising on technical direction, interfacing with Clients and stakeholders, and delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Engineering, Geology or Environmental Science.
• 15 to 20 years task management or assistant project management experience with a focus on environmental investigations and remediation, including coordinating subcontractors.
• Self-motivated problem solver with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact with clients and stakeholders in a professional and ethical manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• Willing to mentor early career professionals.
• Must have a driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites (10% travel anticipated).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Professional Engineer, Licensed Geologist, Project Management Professional or equivalent credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anticipating Project Manager and Client needs to ensure smooth and high-quality project delivery.
• Monitoring project costs, risks, and schedule to support the Project Manager with meeting projects objectives.
• Participating in internal management briefings on project statuses.
• Assisting Project Managers in the preparation of monthly reporting and billing to customers and timely payment collection.
• Pre-project task planning, scheduling, and resourcing.
• Managing procurement strategy for subcontracted scope elements and working with Task Leads to manage subcontractor performance.
• Solving complex technical and logistical challenges with project execution.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary project team members to address client goals and objectives.
• Ensuring quality of project deliverables.
• Participating in proposal efforts.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

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