Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager - WSP in the U.S. : Job Details

Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager

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Overview

WSP is initiating a search for a Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager in Upstate New York. This position is located in our Buffalo, NY office. Alternate office locations include Troy/Albany, Valhalla, Horseheads, and Syracuse. 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

• 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 adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies
• Performing additional responsibilities, as required by business needs

Who You AreRequired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7 to 10 years of experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects for 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 self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with New York 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 testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to 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 pressured work environment
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, 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

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation or other personal time, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

WSP Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $92,800 - $165,440

WSP USA is providing the compensation range the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, in addition to internal equity and the geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in 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.

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. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without a signed Service Agreement will become the property of WSP.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

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