Environmental Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources, environmental planning, ecology, geography, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in natural resources, environmental permitting, environmental consulting, or a related field.
• Experience supporting projects in Florida and the southeast.
• Strong understanding of environmental permitting processes and regulatory frameworks, including NEPA, Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401, the Endangered Species Act, and related state regulations.
• Experience coordinating with agencies such as USACE, USFWS, NOAA, EPA, and Florida and other state regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of wetland permitting, habitat assessments, ecological surveys, mitigation planning, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including scope development, budget management, and client communication.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, including experience preparing reports, permit applications, and presentations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary consulting environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality project delivery.
• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel for client meetings, agency coordination, and project initiation.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resource management, environmental planning, or a related field.
• Previous project management experience in the environmental field.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary environmental and permitting projects.
• Experience with large-scale energy, utility, transportation, coastal restoration, or infrastructure projects.
• Established relationships with regulatory agencies and clients throughout Florida and the southeast.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credential.
• Professional Wetland Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead environmental permitting and natural resource projects throughout Florida and the southeast.
• Develop permitting strategies and regulatory pathways for infrastructure, energy, utility, transportation, and industrial projects.
• Prepare and review permit applications, technical reports, environmental assessments, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to staffing plans and manage multidisciplinary teams, teaming partners, and subcontractors to meet project requirements and client commitments.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to facilitate project approvals.
• Plan, coordinate, and provide technical oversight for wetland delineations, habitat assessments, threatened and endangered species evaluations, and other natural resource studies.
• Provide clients with environmental compliance and permitting guidance throughout project development and implementation.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure quality deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Analyze and interpret environmental data and provide technical review and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on environmental reviews, permit applications, mitigation plans, and resource management strategies.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior environmental staff.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development initiatives.
• Promote technical excellence, collaboration, innovation, exceptional client service, and a strong safety culture.
• Maintain compliance with WSP health and safety standards and make sound, ethical decisions in accordance with WSP policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, change management, risk identification, and corrective actions to achieve scope, schedule, budget, quality, and profitability goals.

Benefits

• Flexible and agile workplace model.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings benefits.