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WSP in the U.S. · 3 hours ago

Assistant Vice President Environmental Energy Project Manager

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

WSP USA is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Environmental Energy Project Manager to join their South Mountain Earth and Environment Team. The role involves managing energy infrastructure projects, including permitting and construction of electric transmission lines and renewable energy projects, while coordinating with various stakeholders and ensuring project compliance.

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Responsibilities

Serve as project manager for projects within our South Mountain energy portfolio

Manage multidisciplinary projects in various geographic locations and phases of development including routing/siting, federal, state, and local land use permitting, and construction compliance

Client coordination and project financial performance including preparing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting

Expand existing client portfolios and establish new leads

Support proposal preparation for task orders and/or new contracts

Lead collection of environmental field resource data collection along with preparation of environmental document and permit applications; coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies for project permitting

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams which could 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

Implement corporate and project-specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs, including methodology and document review, participation in field reviews, project compliance inspections, and site meetings

Qualification

Environmental PlanningLicensingPermittingACC CEC ProcessNEPA KnowledgeProject ManagementClient CoordinationCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)

10+ years demonstrated knowledge and professional experience in licensing and permitting, including the ACC CEC process, in Arizona and other southwestern states, preferably related to utility infrastructure development and operations

3+ years' experience in leading the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) process

Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients, and overseeing project staff and subcontractors

Travel from 10 to 20% of the time for client, project, and internal meetings

Must be willing and able to travel to the Phoenix area as needed

Preferred

Professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise

Knowledge and demonstrated expertise with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and related federal and state laws and regulations (e.g., Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, etc.) is required