Environmental Remediation Project Manager
Job Description
**Environmental Remediation Project Manager**
Req ID **10028**
**Environmental Remediation Project Manager**
**Who We Are**
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
**Our Business**
We are a global leader in environmental consulting – made stronger with the recent acquisition of Golder – with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 14,000 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**
Join our **Earth and Environment Team** and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
If you are seeking growth opportunities and new career challenges, WSP has an immediate opening for a full-time **Remediation Project Manager** forour Merrimack, NHoffice. In this role, you will have the opportunity work with colleagues on a range of projects to build detailed designs, redesigns, and edits, while working from sketches, key plans, and verbal instructions to produce the final design.
**Your Impact**
+ Manage, analyze, evaluate, and interpret hydrogeologic, geologic and other field data (chemical concentration and LNAPL thickness) obtained during investigations, incorporating the impact of geology and hydrogeology on contaminant fate and transport.
+ Prepare work plans related to investigation and remediation activities.
+ Observe the drilling and correct installation of soil borings and monitoring wells.
+ Conduct environmental investigations using standard field sampling procedures for various environmental media, including USCS soil classification methods.
+ Collect and document field data and observations in a clear and organized manner using appropriate personal protective equipment and workspace monitoring equipment.
+ Prepare technical reports.
+ Prepare boring logs, data tables, potentiometric contour maps, isoconcentration contour maps, hydrographs, and cross-sections
+ Prepare bid requests and assist with subcontractor selection, contracting and coordination.
+ Supervise contractors while conducting environmental site investigation and remediation work.
+ Oversee and implement appropriate management of investigation-derived waste, including containerization, storage, labeling, and characterization.
+ Demonstrate a solid understanding of common classes of environmental contaminants (e.g., petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, RCRA metals, PCBs) and basic contaminant fate and transport mechanisms.
+ 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.
+ Safely perform work in the office and field; fieldwork may occur in all seasonal weather conditions, using equipment (with an ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds without assistance) and operating vehicles on behalf of the company.
+ Local and national travel (up to 40% of the time) to support client and agency meetings and/or audit project sites.
**Who You Are**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
+ 3 to 5 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry or related field.
+ This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
+ Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
+ Valid US driver’s license.
+ Ability to travel up to 40% of the time; overnight stays and air travel may be required.
+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in rough terrain and adverse weather conditions.
+ Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
+ Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
+ Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
+ Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
+ Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most cost-effective responses that will minimize waste, prevent pollution, and conserve resources.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
+ Travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master’s Degree is preferred.
+ Geologist-in-Training or minimum academic requirements to obtain state licensure.
+ Current OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training.
+ CPR and First Aid Training.
+ Preferred Software Experience: ArcGIS and industry standard software packages, such as Surfer, gINT, and AQTESOLV®.
+ Experience conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments following ASTM International Standard E 1527-13. #LI-BJ1
**Additional Requirements**
+ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
**Additional Details**
+ **Travel Required:** 40%
+ **Job Status:** Regular
+ **Employee Type:** Full
+ **Primary Location:** MERRIMACK – AL PAUL LANE
+ **All locations:** US-MA-Boston, US-MA-Worcester, US-NH-Merrimack
**About WSP**
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.