Associate Project Manager
$85,200–$129,800 year
On-siteRedmond, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate project management, task management, and team leadership for environmental programs, including field investigations, sediment remediation, and site characterization. Manage project scope, schedule, and budget by tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring delivery within approved limits. Lead interdisciplinary teams, conduct status meetings, and communicate updates to senior leadership while maintaining positive client relationships. Generate accurate documentation, technical reports, and environmental data summaries using electronic systems and software. Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures for activities involving soil, water, and sediment sampling. Work in both office and field settings, including occasional travel and overtime as project requirements dictate.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant post-education experience
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing (orally and in written form) ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences
- Self-starter with attention to detail, flexibility with multi-tasking, and competency in prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as to function as part of a team, to meet business objectives
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek (overtime and weekend work is possible)
- Ability to perform field assignments that may involve lifting and carrying heavy objects and walking on uneven terrain
- Experience with sampling of environmental media (soils, sediment, water)
- Flexibility for occasional travel, depending on project-specific requirements
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening
- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator
- Engineer in Training Certification or ability to obtain, with desire to pursue licensing
- Basic proficiency with math principles, predictive models, and tools
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
- Ability to travel up to 15%, with potential for overnight stays, and work flexible hours
Desired Qualifications
- 4 or more years of relevant post-education experience
- Advanced degrees (Masters/PhD) strongly preferred
- Professional certifications (P.E., PMP)
- Proficiency with technical software programs such as GIS, Python, SYSTAT, MATLAB, and Origin
- Knowledge of construction cost estimating and construction processes is a plus
- HAZWOPER 40-hour training is desirable
- Familiarity with a range of civil and environmental engineering practices including design and implementation of site investigations and sampling programs to assess sites impacted by hazardous or solid waste; application of remedial approaches to mitigate contamination of water and land resources; and collection of environmental monitoring data to assess remedial performance
- Specialized knowledge in one or more of these areas is desired but not mandatory
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