Senior Vice President, Civil Transportation Project Manager

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Senior Vice President, Civil Transportation Project Manager. This position can be based out of any WSP California office location.

Your Impact

• Lead the delivery of transportation projects and project teams for agencies in California as an active member of the transportation team.
• Lead key projects as Project Manager or other roles as appropriate.
• Participate in contract negotiations.
• Guide staff and assist in project management responsibilities, including oversight of project financial performance, adherence to project management and quality control plans, and adequacy of risk management plans.
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure quality project deliverables, including PS&E documents, engineering reports, project memorandums, etc.
• Proficiency with technical writing, Microsoft Office suite, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, InRoads/OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D), technology, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Support our clients and the industry through innovative thought and advancement of transformative transportation projects.
• Collaborate with other local offices and in-house national transportation delivery experts to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions.
• Support transportation business development efforts, strategy development, client engagement and pursuits in California.
• Serve as key staff on pursuits: project manager, deputy project manager, design lead, advisor, etc.
• Assist in the process of procuring contracts with preferred contractors for transportation projects.
• Engage with clients to develop new business leads and project pursuits.
• Develop strategic alliances and project partners to secure new work.
• Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations.
• Provide leadership, partnering closely with the Local Business Leader and Senior Management Team.
• Focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the overall success of the West Region.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Travel will be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant post-education experience in the civil engineering transportation industry, focusing on Project Delivery, Program/Project Management and/or Alternative Delivery.
• California Civil Professional Engineer License (PE).
• Meets Caltrans Contract Manager requirements (5 years of experience as Consultant Contract Manager on Caltrans projects).
• 10 years of Highway design experience, ideally in California.
• 5 years of project management of large/complex highway projects, ideally in California.
• Ability to lead and grow the civil engineering business.
• Experience as a project manager, deputy project manager or task lead on projects.
• Experience in alternative delivery project implementation.
• Strong management/leadership skills.
• Established client relationships and industry contacts.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work within a team environment, as well as writing proposals and project-related documents like project scopes of work and reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's of Science in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• CM/GC Experience.
• 20+ years of highway design experience.
• Experience designing highway tunnels or other/rail tunnels.
• Experience coordinating with Native American tribes and other stakeholders.
• Experience with projects in State and/or National Parks/on federal land.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $194,900 - $310,860 

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believe