WSP
Assistant Vice President Environmental Energy Project Manager
WSP, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Description
This Opportunity
WSP USA is initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Environmental Energy Project Manager to join our South Mountain Earth and Environment Team! We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with 10+ years of experience managing energy infrastructure siting and routing, permitting, and construction of electric transmission lines and substations, renewable energy projects, and midstream pipelines (CO2, natural gas, and hydrogen). The ideal candidate has experience in leading the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) process. The position is located in Phoenix or Tempe, Arizona. Other locations may be considered based on experience.
Your Impact
Serve as project manager for projects within our South Mountain energy portfolio
Manage multidisciplinary projects in various geographic locations and phases of development including routing/siting, federal, state, and local land use permitting, and construction compliance
Client coordination and 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
Lead collection of environmental field resource data collection along with preparation of environmental document and permit applications; coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies for project permitting
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams which could include 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, participation in 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.)
10+ years demonstrated knowledge and professional experience in licensing and permitting, including the ACC CEC process, in Arizona and other southwestern states, preferably related to utility infrastructure development and operations
3+ years’ experience in leading the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) process
Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients, and overseeing project staff and subcontractors
Travel from 10 to 20% of the time for client, project, and internal meetings
Must be willing and able to travel to the Phoenix area as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise
Knowledge and demonstrated expertise with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and related federal and state laws and regulations (e.g., Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, etc.) is required
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Your Impact
Serve as project manager for projects within our South Mountain energy portfolio
Manage multidisciplinary projects in various geographic locations and phases of development including routing/siting, federal, state, and local land use permitting, and construction compliance
Client coordination and 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
Lead collection of environmental field resource data collection along with preparation of environmental document and permit applications; coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies for project permitting
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams which could include 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, participation in 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.)
10+ years demonstrated knowledge and professional experience in licensing and permitting, including the ACC CEC process, in Arizona and other southwestern states, preferably related to utility infrastructure development and operations
3+ years’ experience in leading the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) process
Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients, and overseeing project staff and subcontractors
Travel from 10 to 20% of the time for client, project, and internal meetings
Must be willing and able to travel to the Phoenix area as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise
Knowledge and demonstrated expertise with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and related federal and state laws and regulations (e.g., Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, etc.) is required
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