Forge Ahead with WSB! We are seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Environmental Investigation and Remediation team and help lead projects that make a lasting impact on local communities and infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about solving complex environmental challenges, building strong client relationships, and contributing to meaningful transportation and infrastructure projects. As part of a rapidly growing company, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, manage high-profile projects, and play a key role in delivering innovative environmental solutions that support sustainable growth and development.
At WSB, we believe that culture drives results. We've built our success on strong relationships, collaboration, and a commitment to forward-thinking ideas. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, tackle complex challenges, and develop solutions that not only address today's environmental needs but also create opportunities for the future. If you are a Project Manager with experience supporting MnDOT projects and share our values of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, we invite you to forge ahead with us.
What You Will Do:
- Lead planning, coordination, and execution of environmental investigation and remediation projects from scope development through completion, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to schedule and budget
- Manage and direct field oversight activities for investigation and remediation projects, with occasional fieldwork or site visits as required
- Oversee preparation and review of technical reports, proposals, budgets, and Response Action Plans to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment
- Provide senior technical direction on environmental due diligence projects, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), with an emphasis on large‑scale corridor and transportation projects
- Support and coordinate large‑scale monitoring programs, limited site investigations, remedial investigations, and brownfield redevelopment projects
- Oversee implementation of remedial actions for petroleum, non‑petroleum, PFAS, and vapor intrusion mitigation projects
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, partners, and regulatory agencies, ensuring proactive communication and strong client relationships
- Lead and support people management activities, including mentoring, coaching, performance management, and workforce planning
- Manage project portfolios and budgets, plan resources, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful delivery
- Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, cost estimating, and identifying opportunities to expand services or serve new clients
What You Will Bring:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Natural Resources, Soil Science, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in environmental investigation, remediation, and technical reporting
- Experience supporting the MnDOT Regulated Materials Unit (RMU) and/or Contaminated Materials Management Team (CMMT)
- Strong background in Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), including large corridor and transportation‑related projects
- Experience working with MPCA, MDA, and MDH
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive)
- Strong leadership, communication, and client‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Our preferred candidate will also have:
- Master’s degree in a related environmental or engineering field
- Experience conducting the above-mentioned activities in other states
- Experience with GIS, gINT, and EDGE/EQuIS software
- 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
- MN Asbestos and Lead Risk Assessor credentials
- Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Proficiency with Adobe Pro or Bluebeam Revu
Who We Are:
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [email protected].
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [email protected]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
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