Director of Environment Job WSP USA Office

Director of Environment Job WSP USA Office

Director of Environment (ID# 34824)

(Environmental Manager) New York, NY 

   

Category: Environment

Job Type: Full Time

Minimum Experience: 15

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

About WSP USA

WSP USA (formerly WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff) is the U.S. operating company of one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms—WSP. 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 sectors. With nearly 7,000 people in 100 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com/usa

About the Job:

WSP is seeking a Director of Environment to be located in one of our major WSP offices. In this role, you will provide leadership, strategic direction, management, and technical support to grow environmental services in WSP’s Water & Environment market sector. As a strategic business builder, you will be key to successfully leading a group of dedicated professionals in a thriving and growing market sector.

Essential Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the President of Water & Environment, the successful candidate will support diversification and growth, drive strategic direction, and lead the Management team in the Environment market. This person will work closely with the Director of Operations, Director of Business Development and Director of Marketing to support the strategic direction of Water & Environment. Major focus areas for the person in this role include:

Responsible for the management, growth and development of the Environment operations, as well as performance of the projects where directly involved

Manage the financial metrics, project performance, and oversee overhead expenditures involved with running the business

Lead and manage business and marketing plans for the the business

Responsible for achieving budgeted business development goals with new and existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and build strong client relationships

Collaborate with other WSP practitioners to execute environmental services by participating on teams comprised of professionals from multiple offices around the US and globally

Responsible for achieving business growth in specific or all markets and services

Analyze overall market health and adjust strategy as needed, leading the strategic planning process for the practice

Participate in project delivery including technical oversight, budget control, project management, and ensure quality standards on project deliverables that meet business and financial targets where needed

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, business or a related field (MS degree preferred)

Minimum of 15 years of experience in the environmental consulting field, with experience managing large projects

At least 7 years of managerial experience with increasing responsibility, demonstrated balanced, solid management/leadership skills, including the ability to lead and develop staff

Licensed Professional Engineer, Licensed Professional Geologist, and / or other environmental consulting practice-related certifications preferred

Proven business development experience for large, US and global client relationships supported by repeat business with strong, established client relationships and industry contacts.

Consistent "seller/doer" with a demonstrated track record of meeting sales targets

Proven decision-making, strategic and visionary thinking, and creative business development capabilities across a multi-disciplined practice.

Team-oriented with excellent writing and presentation skills

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and respond to client requests

EOE / Veteran/ Disability/ Gender (M-F)/Gender Identity/ Sexual Orientation

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