WSP in the U.S.
Environmental Vice President, Energy Project Management
WSP in the U.S., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Environmental Vice President, Energy Project Management
WSP USA is initiating a search for a Vice President, Environmental Energy Project Manager to join our California Earth and Environment Team. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with 12+ years of experience managing energy infrastructure siting, routing, permitting, and construction compliance projects. The ideal candidate has experience with electric transmission lines and substations, energy generation and transmission projects, and midstream pipelines with demonstrated success in both project/program management and business development.
Your Impact
Serve as project/program lead for projects within our California energy portfolio
Manage multidisciplinary projects in various geographic locations and phases of development including routing/siting, impact assessment, permitting, and construction compliance
Coordinate with clients and oversee project financial performance including preparing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting
Expand existing client portfolios and establish new leads
Support proposal preparation for task orders and/or new contracts
Participate in annual strategic business planning
Lead collection of environmental field data and preparation of environmental documents and permit applications; coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies for project permitting
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, attorneys, planners, GIS analysts, permitting and environmental resource specialists, land agents, and construction compliance monitors
Communicate with the public and community stakeholders at hearings and public meetings
Implement corporate and project-specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs, including methodology and document review, field reviews, project compliance inspections, and site meetings
Who You Are Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
12+ years of professional experience managing environmental impact assessment, licensing, and permitting in California, preferably related to utility infrastructure development and operations
Extensive knowledge and demonstrated expertise with NEPA, CEQA, and related federal and state laws and regulations (e.g., Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to define and understand client requirements, manage expectations, communicate with clients, and oversee project staff and subcontractors
Travel up to 30% of the time for client, project, and internal meetings
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental licensing and permitting regulations to facilitate energy infrastructure projects in California
Benefits and Compensation WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation or personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation: Expected Salary: $135,900 - $214,940 (all locations). WSP USA reserves the right to adjust pay based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location, and to offer additional benefits beyond the posted range where appropriate.
Seniority: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Professional Services
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Your Impact
Serve as project/program lead for projects within our California energy portfolio
Manage multidisciplinary projects in various geographic locations and phases of development including routing/siting, impact assessment, permitting, and construction compliance
Coordinate with clients and oversee project financial performance including preparing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting
Expand existing client portfolios and establish new leads
Support proposal preparation for task orders and/or new contracts
Participate in annual strategic business planning
Lead collection of environmental field data and preparation of environmental documents and permit applications; coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies for project permitting
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, attorneys, planners, GIS analysts, permitting and environmental resource specialists, land agents, and construction compliance monitors
Communicate with the public and community stakeholders at hearings and public meetings
Implement corporate and project-specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs, including methodology and document review, field reviews, project compliance inspections, and site meetings
Who You Are Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
12+ years of professional experience managing environmental impact assessment, licensing, and permitting in California, preferably related to utility infrastructure development and operations
Extensive knowledge and demonstrated expertise with NEPA, CEQA, and related federal and state laws and regulations (e.g., Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to define and understand client requirements, manage expectations, communicate with clients, and oversee project staff and subcontractors
Travel up to 30% of the time for client, project, and internal meetings
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental licensing and permitting regulations to facilitate energy infrastructure projects in California
Benefits and Compensation WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation or personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation: Expected Salary: $135,900 - $214,940 (all locations). WSP USA reserves the right to adjust pay based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location, and to offer additional benefits beyond the posted range where appropriate.
Seniority: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Professional Services
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