Vice President - Licensed Environmental Professional - (LEP)

WSP • Shelton, CT

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Vice President/Connecticut Licensed Environmental Professional to support our environmental operations, in our Shelton and Glastonbury, CT offices. Be involved in projects with our Earth and Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Role Purpose Own growth, pipeline, profitability, technical standards and organizational capability while leading the most complex projects and senior client relationships. Your Impact Essential Accountabilities Lead complex environmental projects and multidisciplinary delivery, with accountability for budgets, profitability, performance, subcontractors and employees. Develop and expand a high-level client base; lead strategic proposals, presentations, contract negotiations, scope, pricing and cross-selling. Serve as a senior external representative with clients, agencies, subcontractors, industry groups and community or government entities. Ensure regulatory compliance, technical quality, certifications and discipline standards; identify operational skill gaps and risks. Provide leadership and performance guidance to assigned staff and embed technical expertise and innovation into project work “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering or a related life sciences field.
• 12+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• Strong command of environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices and their business impact.
• Executive-level leadership, influence, analytical judgment and communication across senior management, clients and company-wide stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to business needs, varied schedules and occasional travel.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex environmental projects and multidisciplinary delivery, with accountability for budgets, profitability, performance, subcontractors and employees.
• Develop and expand a high-level client base; lead strategic proposals, presentations, contract negotiations, scope, pricing and cross-selling.
• Serve as a senior external representative with clients, agencies, subcontractors, industry groups and community or government entities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, technical quality, certifications and discipline standards; identify operational skill gaps and risks.
• Provide leadership and performance guidance to assigned staff and embed technical expertise and innovation into project work “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients.
• 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: Executive