Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Team Lead

WSP in the U.S.

Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$104,400–$177,300 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Auditing, Budget Management, Business Development, Business Growth, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Consulting, Corrective Action, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Due Diligence, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Impact, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Work, Geological Engineering, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 14001, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Multimedia, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Services, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Quality Metrics, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Safety Compliance, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
Today

Overview WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President to support and grow our Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance services across the Northeast. This opportunity is located in Buffalo, NY, with consideration for other Northeast offices. This role is intended for a seasoned compliance specialist who can independently manage complex compliance projects, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and mentor junior staff while contributing to continued business growth. The successful candidate will work closely with regional and national compliance leaders, supporting a wide range of industrial, commercial, energy, and infrastructure clients.Your Impact The Senior Environmental, Health And Safety Compliance Specialist WillServe as a technical lead and project manager for multi-media environmental compliance programs.Manage and execute compliance projects involving air, water, waste, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA, TRI, RCRA, TSCA, and state-specific programs.Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations, with an emphasis on Northeast regulatory frameworks.Prepare and review regulatory reports, permits, compliance plans, and corrective action documentation.Interface directly with clients and regulatory agencies, including preparing clients for inspections and supporting agency interactions.Lead and contribute to proposal development, scope definition, cost estimating, and work planning.Support business development by identifying opportunities with existing and new clients.Provide technical mentoring and quality review for junior staff.Meet utilization targets while maintaining high technical and client service standards.Responsibilities Plan, manage, and deliver environmental compliance projects on schedule and within budget.Perform regulatory applicability analyses and compliance gap assessments.Prepare compliance documentation, including:Air permits and compliance reportsSPCC and SWPPP plans and related permit applicationsHazardous waste compliance reviewsEnvironmental audits and due diligence supportProvide construction-phase and operational compliance support as needed.Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across WSP business lines.Ensure deliverables meet WSP quality standards and regulatory requirements.Qualifications Required:Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.7 to 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental compliance consulting or industry.Strong working knowledge of U.S. EPA regulations and Northeast state programs (CT, MA, NY, RI, NH, ME, VT).Proven experience managing projects and client relationships.Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment.Preferred:Master's degree in a related discipline.Experience supporting large industrial, manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure clients.ISO14001 Lead Auditor Certification or prior ISO14001 and/or ISO45001 experienceDemonstrated success with business development or client account support.Experience leading teams or mentoring staff.Travel Occasional travel for client meetings and site work.Compensation & Benefits Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $104,400 - 177,300WSP provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid time off, parental leave, sick leave, bereavement, voting, and naturalization-related time off.About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S.WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.Notice To Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP reserves the right to hire that candidate without any fee owed to the recruiter or agency.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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