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This Opportunity

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Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a

Senior Technical Manager, Geology

that will be accountable for providing leadership, guidance, business and client development and delivery for our Environmental Assessment & Remediation and Due Diligence services and staff located in our Durham, NC office.

This position will have the opportunity to work with seasoned professionals and junior staff delivering complex projects across the Commercial/Industrial, Energy, Transportation, and Government sectors. With a local presence across the Carolinas, the team takes pride in maintaining a small family like environment but brings the support of a network of experts! We have a very comfortable and supportive culture, comprised of knowledgeable and skilled Scientists, Engineers, Environmental Technicians, Remediation Engineers, Chemists, and Data Visualization Specialists. We realize that our people are what make us known in the industry and recognized for delivering high quality and technical excellence. If you want to be a part of a dedicated and brilliant team, we’d love to hear from you!

WSP has a flexible, hybrid working model. This position should be based in the office for client, project, and team interaction. Preference is that the candidate is based in Durham NC, within the Carolinas region. Working from the office for some portion of the week is a must to allow for team development and interaction. Some travel to other WSP and/or Client locations is also expected.

Your Impact

Consult for federal, municipal, commercial, and industrial clients on environmental investigation and remediation projects.

Work/collaborate with project managers and other project staff locally and nationally to support environmental investigation and restoration projects and help grow WSP market share across targeted clients .

Help plan and execute business growth and improvement strategies.

Keep an eye on the future and look for new horizons and services to pursue.

Ensure a high level of quality, effectiveness, and efficiency in our work to achieve client and company goals.

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures, and promote WSP’s strong Health and Safety culture.

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Support the Service Line in sales/profit, being externally/client focused, meeting or exceeding budgeted metrics, and resource management, while also ensuring integrity, safety, quality and operational excellence.

Develop and manage proposal efforts and work effectively with other project managers, key technical specialists, and the marketing team as a key leader to deliver quality projects to our clients.

Maintain high-value relationships with clients in the market; demonstrate excellence in client service/experience. Identify local, regional and business via WSP’s Client account management program to manage, execute and deliver project and program opportunities with the local team, where practical.

Engage in public outreach, marketing and client communication.

Provide leadership and mentorship to staff; ensure ongoing performance feedback, and support development and growth.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree

Professional Geologist (PG) in North Carolina (with ability to add other States as needed)

15+ years of related experience

Experience with successful proposal writing and development

Project management and business development experience

Knowledge and experience with Federal and State (NC, VA) environmental regulatory programs

Experience with a variety of markets including Federal, Industrial, Commercial, Energy, and Transportation.

Familiarity with state of assessment and remediation technologies related to variety of site settings and contaminants including chlorinated solvents, inorganics, and emerging contaminants

Demonstrated expertise and success in feasibility evaluation, remedial design, remedial action, and long-term operation & maintenance of remediation systems

Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills

Strong communication and technical writing skills

Extensive experience to provide mentorship to junior staff and provide technical and quality control project reviews

Knowledge and experience in planning, procuring for, and executing projects using project management and accounting systems to track project metrics.

Must pass a drug screen, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (MVR) policy

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree is .

Essential professional licensure/certification.

40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) .

Seniority level

Seniority level Director

Employment type

Employment type Full-time

Job function

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Professional Services

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Senior Technical Manager, Geology

United States
Full time

Published on 07/08/2025

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