Job Information
WSP USA Vice President, Environmental Planning in Denver, Colorado
The Opportunity
WSP is initiating a search for a Director Environmental Planner for our Denver, CO office or Nationwide . Be involved in projects with our Federal Program Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
We have an immediate opening for a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planner. The Director is expected to serve as a project manager and assist with various environmental tasks related to the preparation of NEPA documents. This position will work closely with environmental and planning staff in our Federal Programs Team to prepare NEPA documentation for a variety of federal clients. Additional key responsibilities of this position include managing projects and tasks, mentoring staff, building, and maintaining client relationships, and participating in business development activities to help achieve the sales, revenue, and project delivery goals of the Federal Programs Environment District.
The successful candidate must be a team player and a self-starter, demonstrate strong analytical, communication, collaboration, technical, supervisory, and business skills and have a demonstrated working knowledge of NEPA, and other legislation and regulations that guide the environmental review process. Experience with federal contracting and project management is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Developing business with existing and new federal government clients nationwide
Managing projects and successfully delivering projects, including quality, staffing, and budget
Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting analytic and written data (i.e. economic, demographic, fiscal, legal, natural resources, etc.)
Composing correspondence and reports for project activities
Technical writing and report preparation
Participating and coordinating public and stakeholder public meetings and public participation/outreach processes
Developing strong working relationships with clients and teaming partners
Managing and mentoring staff
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental planning/NEPA and related documentation.
Bachelors in Biology, Environmental Planning, Geography or related discipline;
Knowledge of, and experience with, the requirements of NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) and its application by federal agencies.
Experience with federal agencies such as the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other land management agencies.
Ability to develop business plans and grow existing operations.
Ability to effectively present and communicate ideas orally and in written form.
Critical strategic and creative thinking skills.
Computer skills (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS).
Ability to gather and analyze data critically and develop supporting information and reports.
Understanding of project administration and management.
Experience with project financials.
A high level of energy, enthusiasm, and positive attitude.
Must be a team player and be able to communicate between business lines and offices.
Ability to travel (25-40%)
Preferred Qualifications:
Active involvement in NAEP, SAME, or related professional societies.
Desirably, the candidate will have 5+ years of experience in the functional responsibilities of project delivery and the principles of project management.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $128,400 - $197,780
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately 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.
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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.