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Project Manager & Seller/Doer-Natural Resources and Environmental Permitting

WSP USA

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Brentwood, TN
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

WSP USA is hiring a Project Manager & Seller/Doer-Natural Resources and Environmental Permitting. WSP USA is seeking an experienced Project Manager & Seller/Doer for Natural Resources and Environmental Permitting. This role involves leading growth in the natural resources and environmental permitting practice area, combining technical project management with business development. The successful candidate will manage all phases of natural resources assessment and permitting, engage clients, and develop new business opportunities.

Key focus areas include Lead and manage natural resources and environmental permitting projects, Develop and execute project plans, budgets, schedules, and deliverables, and Coordinate field assessments, sampling programs, and report preparation.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Ecology/Natural Resources/Environmental Engineering/Planning, 7-10+ Years Experience, and Valid Driver's License. Important skills include Technical Project Management, Business Development, Natural Resources Assessment, Environmental Permitting, Client Satisfaction, and Project Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNatural Resources AssessmentEnvironmental PermittingClient SatisfactionProject ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementDeliverable ManagementRegulatory Requirements AdherenceField AssessmentsSampling ProgramsReport PreparationClient CommunicationRegulator CommunicationStakeholder ManagementNew Business Opportunity IdentificationProposal PreparationClient PresentationsClient Relationship BuildingHealth and Safety ProtocolsClient DevelopmentBusiness GrowthEnvironmental Consulting Industry KnowledgeCWA Section 404/401National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)CommunicationTechnical Report WritingProposal DevelopmentEntrepreneurial MindsetProactive Problem-SolvingIndependent WorkCollaborative WorkCommitment to SafetyCommitment to QualityContinuous ImprovementNetworking Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EcologyBachelor's Degree in Natural ResourcesBachelor's Degree in Environmental EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Related Discipline7-10+ Years Related ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseAbility to Travel to Project SitesFlexibility to TravelMaster's Degree

Full job description

This Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager & Seller/Doer-Natural Resources and Environmental Permitting for our Brentwood, TN, Canton, MS, or Birmingham, AL offices to lead growth for our natural resources and environmental permitting practice area. This role combines technical project management skills with business development responsibilities. The successful candidate will be tasked with managing each phase of natural resources assessment and permitting, while actively engaging clients and developing new business opportunities.

Your Impact

  • Lead and manage natural resources and environmental permitting projects, focusing on technical excellence and client satisfaction.

  • Develop and execute project plans, budgets, schedules, and deliverables in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards.

  • Coordinate field assessments, sampling programs, and report preparation for natural resources assessments.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, regulators, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Identify new business opportunities, prepare proposals, and lead presentations to prospective clients.

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.

  • Strong commitment to health and safety protocols during all project phases.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in ecology, natural resources, environmental engineering, environmental planning, or a related discipline (MS preferred) and has 7-10+ years of related experience.

  • Demonstrated success in client development and business growth within the environmental consulting industry.

  • Strong understanding of federal and state local environmental permitting (e.g., CWA Section 404/401,) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical report writing and proposal development.

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

  • Flexibility to travel based on project-specific or business development requirements.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

  • Strong networking skills and a passion for building lasting client relationships.

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