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WSP in the U.S. · 2 days ago

Technical Director - Environmental Science

Glastonbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

12+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Technical Director to provide leadership in environmental science, ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

Lead complex environmental projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring profitability and satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees

Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the scientific discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector

Develop business with existing and new clients

Scope, budget and manage environmental projects, including Phase I/II/III Environmental Site Assessments

Preparation of proposals for various environmental projects

Responsible for the contribution and management of multi-disciplinary project teams in all phases of the execution and delivery of siting and licensing for assigned business sector production projects, as well as natural resource planning and management projects

Actively foster compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental laws, policies, and regulatory requirements

Support the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Environmental Science work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility, with a focus on opportunities in all disciplines (planning, design, strategic consulting, and program management)

Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings

Assist with the preparation of an annual update to business tactical action plans within the specified area

Ensure that scientific discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition is developed and continuously improved

Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys to align the scientific discipline’s function with business and project strategy, identifying and addressing any skill gaps or risks within the sector business operations

Schedule scientific discipline meetings, providing updates and recommendations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to inculcate discipline expertise and innovation into project work

Serve as one of the scientific discipline’s lead representatives/liaison to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities

Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics

Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound scientific and regulatory conclusions to minimize impacts to the health of the environment and the population

Develop a client base for providing high level Environmental Science services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities

Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff

Remain current in latest environmental science techniques and practices

Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide 'trusted advisor' service and future ready solutions for clients

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

Qualification

Environmental ScienceEnvironmental EngineeringProject ManagementEnvironmental LawsAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsOffice AutomationInterpersonal CommunicationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or a related life sciences field

12+ years of experience in the environmental consulting field

Strong working knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and the business impact upon the organization

Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization

Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment

Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists

Advanced proficiency with office automation and communication software, technology, and tools used in the corporate environment

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Experience in managing the review of documents and preparation of discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment is highly desirable

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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