WSP in the U.S.
Senior Environmental Planning Manager
WSP in the U.S., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Environmental Planning Manager
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WSP USA Inc. is searching for a Sr. Environmental Planning Manager to join our California Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting Team. The position requires 10+ years of experience in land use planning, preparing environmental documentation under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and regulatory agency permitting for a variety of project scopes and clients. The ideal candidate has proven experience managing scopes, budgets, schedules, clients, and subconsultants for projects involving land use plans and programs and CEQA/NEPA environmental documentation, as well as demonstrated success in both project/program management and business development. This role is based in our California offices in Santa Barbara, San Diego, Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, and Riverside, with options for hybrid or remote work if necessary.
Your Impact
Serve as project manager for our planning and CEQA/NEPA consulting team to support and foster our growing workload
Manage multiple projects in various geographic locations with a range of clients simultaneously and communicate effectively to deconflict competing priorities and schedule deadlines
Oversee the work of planners and technical experts performing planning activities and preparing CEQA/NEPA environmental documentation for complex projects
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams that may 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
Coordinate with clients by preparing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting
Market new and existing clients with internal members of the organization and establish new leads
Help expand engagements to develop clientele and win work
Support proposal preparation
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, Environmental Science, or related field
10+ years of professional experience in land use planning, CEQA/NEPA documentation, and project management
Ability to contribute and interact well with others as well as develop and manage high-quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals
Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, and communicating with clients and project staff
Experience with mentoring/knowledge sharing with junior staff and imparting professional skills on others
Travel up to 30% of the time for client and internal meetings
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary: $111,600 – $165,770
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Professional Services
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Senior Environmental Planning Manager
role at
WSP in the U.S.
WSP USA Inc. is searching for a Sr. Environmental Planning Manager to join our California Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting Team. The position requires 10+ years of experience in land use planning, preparing environmental documentation under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and regulatory agency permitting for a variety of project scopes and clients. The ideal candidate has proven experience managing scopes, budgets, schedules, clients, and subconsultants for projects involving land use plans and programs and CEQA/NEPA environmental documentation, as well as demonstrated success in both project/program management and business development. This role is based in our California offices in Santa Barbara, San Diego, Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, and Riverside, with options for hybrid or remote work if necessary.
Your Impact
Serve as project manager for our planning and CEQA/NEPA consulting team to support and foster our growing workload
Manage multiple projects in various geographic locations with a range of clients simultaneously and communicate effectively to deconflict competing priorities and schedule deadlines
Oversee the work of planners and technical experts performing planning activities and preparing CEQA/NEPA environmental documentation for complex projects
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams that may 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
Coordinate with clients by preparing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting
Market new and existing clients with internal members of the organization and establish new leads
Help expand engagements to develop clientele and win work
Support proposal preparation
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, Environmental Science, or related field
10+ years of professional experience in land use planning, CEQA/NEPA documentation, and project management
Ability to contribute and interact well with others as well as develop and manage high-quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals
Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, and communicating with clients and project staff
Experience with mentoring/knowledge sharing with junior staff and imparting professional skills on others
Travel up to 30% of the time for client and internal meetings
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary: $111,600 – $165,770
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Professional Services
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