Lead Natural Resources Permitting Specialist / Project Manager

About the Role

Join our Earth & Environment Team in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as a Lead Natural Resources Permitting Specialist / Project Manager. You will lead complex permitting and environmental compliance projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams across the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for environmental permitting and natural resources projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communication.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with biologists, environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and technical specialists.
• Develop project work plans, staffing plans, schedules, and budget forecasts to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project financial performance, including labor utilization, invoicing, revenue forecasting, and contract compliance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services and business growth.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and strategic planning efforts.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance to support their professional growth.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing environmental, natural resources, or permitting projects from initiation through completion.
• 5 to 7 years of experience.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating technical resources across multiple offices and business units.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management training.
• Experience managing environmental permitting efforts associated with energy, transportation, water resources, or infrastructure projects throughout the Upper Midwest.
• Existing relationships with regulatory agencies in Minnesota and surrounding states.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals designing 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.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout their careers. We encourage professional growth and offer challenges to expand employees' knowledge and skill sets.