Vice President, Project Manager

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President - Project Manager for our Novi, MI office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Manage environmental projects, site characterization, remedial designs, and preparation of reports and other related documentation

• Development of new clients

• Network with new and existing clients to effectively position for and develop work opportunities

• Prepare contract proposals and cost estimates

• Manage project contracts, staff, budgets and schedules

• Manage field work for site characterization and site remediation, including oversight of subcontractors, and sampling of soil and ground water in accordance with state and Federal regulations and protocols

• Perform, analyze and report on specific environmental project tasks under general supervision and research and recommend solutions to technical problems in accordance with accepted scientific/engineering practices and principles

• Participation and collaboration with other WSP offices and staff on larger, multidisciplinary assignments

• Work with and mentor junior and mid-level staff on environmental projects

• Work effectively with team members as well as independently

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, or environmental sciences

• Experience across a range of commercial, industrial, and federal sectors. Experience with Federal entities is preferred.

• 12+ years relevant experience with increasing levels of project complexity and management responsibility

• Track record of performance in a seller-doer culture (business development/client management)

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in State and Federal regulations and processes

• PE or PG or other applicable registration preferred

• Strong written and oral communication skills, strong desire to provide excellent, innovative, practical customer services and a commitment to technical excellence

• Must be well organized, have the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time, deliver on time and on budget

• Demonstrated supervisory experience for field contract services and hands-on training of junior personnel

• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

• Proficient in MS Project

• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Some daytime and overnight travel is expected (20-30% of the time)

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in engineering, geology or environmental sciences

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.