Senior Technical Manager, Geologist

About the role

This Opportunity WSP USA is initiating a search for a Senior Technical Manager, Geologist for our Durham, North Carolina office to be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team. This position requires an individual with effective program-level management and communication skills as significant client, agency, public, and team interactions are expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee environmental consulting services in support of public and private clientele.
• Plan, direct, and oversee business development and marketing strategies/activities to capture new clients for WSP USA.
• Represent WSP USA and interact in a professional manner with clients, regulators, and subcontractors.
• Oversee development and execution of cross-functional teams performing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations to explain research, findings, recommendations to prevent, control, remedy, or clean-up chemical and environmental concerns related to State and Federal regulations.
• Manage projects technically and administratively.
• Oversee environmental scientists and engineers performing technical assignments (both field and office) on environmental projects/programs.
• Provide technical review/oversight/mentoring of teams to assure compliance with environmental laws, company standards, contract requirements and related specifications.
• Oversee the planning and directing of business development and marketing strategies/activities to capture new clients for WSP USA.
• May travel to project sites primarily in the Southeast.
• Understand and assure compliance with company, client, and site Health and Safety standards.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geosciences or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Ability to pursue and develop clients in the public or private sectors.
• Proficient in project management and/or business development experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Federal and State (NC, SC, VA) environmental regulatory programs.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Must pass physical, background check and must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (Motor Vehicle Safety) policy.
• Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability and willingness to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites primarily in North Carolina and surrounding area.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geology, or closely related discipline.
• Local contacts within the industry.
• PG or applicable professional certification.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120).
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR.

Benefits

At WSP, we provide a flexible and agile 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.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional travel to project sites.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our careers page at www.wsp.com/careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We do not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.