Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an Environmental Assistant Project Manager to join the team in our Portland, ME office, supporting a diverse portfolio of environmental investigation and remediation projects. The successful candidate will support management of public and private sector environmental projects primarily in the northeast. This is a growth-oriented position for aspiring project managers with a goal of independently managing projects within 18 to 24 months.

Your Impact

As an Environmental Assistant Project Manager you will assist assigned Project Managers in directing project execution, advising on technical direction, interfacing with Clients and stakeholders, and delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. Specific responsibilities of this role include:

• Anticipating Project Manager and Client needs to ensure smooth and high-quality project delivery.
• Monitoring project costs, risks, and schedule to support the Project Manager with meeting projects objectives.
• Participating in internal management briefings on project statuses.
• Assisting Project Managers in the preparation of monthly reporting and billing to customers and timely payment collection. 
• Pre-project task planning, scheduling, and resourcing.
• Managing procurement strategy for subcontracted scope elements and working with Task Leads to manage subcontractor performance. 
• Solving complex technical and logistical challenges with project execution. 
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary project team members to address client goals and objectives.
• Ensuring quality of project deliverables.
• Participating in proposal efforts.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering, Geology or Environmental Science
• 5 to 7 years task management or assistant project management experience with a focus on environmental investigations and remediation, including coordinating subcontractors
• Registered Professional Engineer, Licensed Geologist, Project Management Professional or equivalent credential preferred
• Self-motivated problem solver with high attention to detail
• Strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to interact with clients and stakeholders in a professional and ethical manner
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team
• Must have a driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites (20% travel anticipated).

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