Lead Consultant; Site Investigation and Remediation

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Lead Consultant with 10 or more years' experience to join our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. A qualified candidate will be able to support our Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) and our Environmental Health and Safety Business Lines.

We offer flexible working arrangements to help with work/life balance and have offices located in Portland and Tigard, OR and Vancouver, WA
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• This opportunity has a Seller/Doer focus. Identify and develop new clients for WSP's environmental business through internal and external networking.
• Manage environmental health and safety projects involving site characterization, remedial design, hazardous materials surveys, industrial hygiene surveys and safety and environmental compliance, ensuring deliverables, schedules, and budgets are achieved.
• Conduct data analysis and reporting for environmental project tasks with minimal supervision; recommend remedial solutions using accepted scientific and engineering practices.
• Provide technical review to ensure compliance with EH&S regulations, company standards, contract requirements, and specifications.
• Travel to project sites primarily within the Pacific Northwest and occasionally across other national locations; minimal overnight travel required.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution and high-quality service delivery.
• May be responsible for managing Environmental Remediation and Occupational Health specialists, assisting in the coordination of group member assignments, and mentoring junior staff.
• Directs and supervises technical assignments (both field & office) for staff in SIR and EH&S groups.
• Manage proposal preparation, including innovative technical approaches, competitive pricing, and client presentations.
• Prepare, direct and review technical reports, proposals and cost estimates.

• BS degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety and Occupational Health or related science/engineering field.
• Minimum of 10 years post-education experience.
• Minimum of 4 years business development experience. Business development experience and focus can be government and/or private sector. Experience with multiple sectors preferred.
• Staff management and leadership ability
• Project management experience including oversight of deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Demonstrated expertise with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and occupational safety and health regulations.
• Proven experience with environmental site investigations, remediation, field management, and sampling programs.
• Operational knowledge of Safety and Occupational Health monitoring equipment.
• Operational knowledge of computer databases and office programs (e.g., MS SharePoint, MS Excel, MS Word).
• Candidate must have a collaborative approach, willing to work with other WSP offices to cross-market service lines and work towards larger project opportunities.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

• Over 5 years of Consulting experience.
• Additional professional certifications that could include:
• Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering license (PE).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Registered or Licensed Geologist (RG/LG).
• Experience and knowledge regarding…