Senior Environmental Practice Leader

Senior Environmental Practice Leader – WSP Do you have a passion for making a positive Impact on the world? At WSP, we are committed to attracting top-tier professionals with diverse expertise and innovative thinking. We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Practice Leader to join our team in Redmond, WA, Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Vancouver, WA, Boise, ID or Portland, OR . In this pivotal role, you will lead and expand our practice in the Pacific Northwest, driving client development, site investigation, remediation, and redevelopment projects. We are looking for a dynamic individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for business and client development, and a talent for mentoring and recruiting. Your technical proficiency will help us grow WSP’s market presence. This position will play a key role in crafting and implementing new strategies, providing strategic solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges. Our clients include a diverse mix of industrial, institutional, and governmental organizations. WSP is a globally recognized professional services firm providing strategic advisory, engineering, and design services to clients in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, power, energy, water, and mining sectors. Our global team of 73,900 passionate professionals is dedicated to creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. Key Responsibilities Identifying and developing new business opportunities with both new and existing clients, and preparing related proposals. Actively participating in and leading the strategic planning and implementation efforts for the Northwest region. Overseeing and managing complex technical projects, utilizing your expertise to help WSP expand its practices and capabilities through industry leadership, business development, and client management. Directing multiple remediation and restoration projects, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and schedule expectations while maintaining high-quality standards on deliverables. Overseeing the comprehensive delivery of remediation and restoration projects, including planning, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management. Building and maintaining trust-based relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and other project stakeholders. Effectively managing and nurturing client relationships to encourage repeat business. Mentoring staff in technical, consulting, and business development skills. Leading and supporting recruitment efforts for key staff hires to grow our practice in the Northwest. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrology, environmental, civil, chemical engineering, or a related field. At least 12 years of post‑education environmental consulting experience. Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients. Proven leadership skills and experience in managing complex projects and teams. Experience managing the overall delivery of projects, including project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management. Detailed understanding of soil and groundwater remediation regulations. Detailed understanding of Washington and Oregon regulations. Experience with multi‑disciplinary project teams. Ability and willingness to travel within region and occasionally outside region. Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in the same fields. Washington, Oregon, and/or Idaho professional registration (e.g., P.E., P.G.), or ability and willingness to obtain. Current OSHA 40‑hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. WSP Benefits Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or naturalization proceedings. Expected Salary (all locations): $133,200 – $171,000. WSP USA reserves the right to adjust compensation within the posted range and to offer additional benefits and other compensation, in accordance with applicable laws. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr WSP in the U.S.