Lead Natural Resources Permitting Specialist ​/ Project Manager

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Natural Resources Permitting Specialist / Project Manager for our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. Join our Earth & Environment Team and lead complex permitting and environmental compliance projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams across the Midwest.

• Serve as Project Manager for environmental permitting and natural resources projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communication.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with biologists, environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and technical specialists.
• Develop project work plans, staffing plans, schedules, and budget forecasts to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project financial performance, including labor utilization, invoicing, revenue forecasting, and contract compliance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services and business growth.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and strategic planning efforts.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance to support their professional growth.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing environmental, natural resources, or permitting projects from initiation through completion.
• 5 to 7 years of experience
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating technical resources across multiple offices and business units.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management training.
• Experience managing environmental permitting efforts associated with energy, transportation, water resources, or infrastructure projects throughout the Upper Midwest.
• Existing relationships with regulatory agencies in Minnesota and surrounding states.

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