Lead Environmental Project Manager

Lead Environmental Project Manager – WSP, Portland, ME

WSP is currently seeking a Lead Environmental Project Manager to join 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 growth‑oriented position is aimed at aspiring project managers, with the goal of independently managing projects within 18 to 24 months.

• Anticipate Project Manager and client needs to ensure smooth and high‑quality project delivery.
• Monitor project costs, risks and schedule to support the Project Manager with meeting project objectives.
• Participate in internal management briefings on project statuses.
• Assist Project Managers in the preparation of monthly reporting and billing to customers and timely payment collection.
• Pre‑project task planning, scheduling and resourcing.
• Manage procurement strategy for subcontracted scope elements and work with Task Leads to manage subcontractor performance.
• Resolve complex technical and logistical challenges with project execution.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary project team members to address client goals and objectives.
• Ensure quality of project deliverables.
• Participate in proposal efforts.

• BS or MS in Engineering, Geology or Environmental Science.
• 7 to 10 years of task management or assistant project management experience with a focus on environmental investigations and remediation, including coordinating subcontractors.
• Registered Professional Engineer, Licensed Geologist, Project Management Professional or equivalent credential preferred.
• 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.
• Must have a driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites (20% travel anticipated).

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are 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.

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.

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