Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager

WSP USA • Boston, MA • 16h ago

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager in New England. This position will be located in our Boston, Chelmsford, Foxboro, MA or Merrimack, NH 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.

The primary focus for this Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager will be on electric transmission line and substation routing and siting, along with renewable energy development projects in New England and adjacent states. The ideal candidate will have an established and successful history of experience in the New England and will be a collaborative and responsive professional with strong communication and organizational skills.

Your Impact

Managing multiple projects at various stages and locations

Leading project teams for key clients

Leading business development efforts - develop/maintain client relationships and lead proposal preparation

Developing strategy for public involvement programs; attend and participate in open houses, public meetings, and public hearings

Serving as a siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert

Managing and directing routing/siting studies, analyses, and associated reports

Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts

Mentoring staff to support their growth and professional development

Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Performing additional responsibilities, as required by business needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience.)

Ten (10) + years of experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects, for a variety of energy-related projects

Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization

Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with New England State agency personnel and decision-makers

Experience in preparing proposals and presentations, and price structuring

Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, and communicating with clients and project staff

Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from field observation, data collation, to identify the most effective solutions and accomplish objectives of assigned projects

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or related degree

Project Management Professional certification; other professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise

Contract negotiations and management

Experience preparing and providing expert witness testimony

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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.

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