Technical Director, Project Management

This Opportunity

If you are looking to learn, grow, and advance your career with a global industry leader, you will thrive at WSP. With over 70 years in the California transportation market, we have delivered some of the state’s most impactful transportation programs through teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to our communities. We are expanding to meet our clients’ evolving needs and are seeking people who are ready to solve problems, challenge the status quo, and help shape the future. Join a winning team and build what’s next with WSP!

WSP is seeking a motivated and experienced Vice President, Civil Engineering Transportation Project Manager (PID, PA&ED and PS&E Delivery) to support our growing California Regional Transportation team, focusing on Caltrans and local agency roadway and civil engineering projects across Northern California. This full-time position may be based in our San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland or Sacramento offices. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary civil engineering teams while delivering complex transportation projects that meet our clients’ objectives and help solve regional mobility challenges.

Job Overview  

The Project Manager will lead and manage transportation projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring successful delivery in alignment with WSP’s core values, quality standards, and contractual commitments. This role provides technical project supervision and oversees all administrative, commercial, and technical aspects of complex and multidisciplinary projects. Responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and safety while maintaining strong communication with clients, subconsultants, and internal teams. The Project Manager is accountable for overall project performance and for delivering high-quality work that meets or exceeds client expectations.

The Project Manager will support the growth of WSP’s Northern California transportation practice by building and maintaining strong client relationships with local agencies and Caltrans. This role includes identifying and positioning for new opportunities, contributing to pursuit strategies, leading or supporting proposal development and interviews, and collaborating with market and business leadership to advance client growth. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the regional transportation market, established client relationships, and the ability to assist in securing new work while delivering exceptional client service that strengthens WSP’s partnerships with Northern California transportation agencies.
 

Your Impact

People & Performance Leadership

• Provide project leadership, partnering closely with the Local Business Leader and Senior Management Team.
• Contribute to the overall growth and success of the California Region by supporting key performance indicators related to safety, quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment that supports staff development, mentoring, and succession planning.

Business Development

• Support our clients and the industry through innovative thought and advancement of transformative transportation projects.
• Collaborate across Northern and Southern California offices and with National Business Line experts to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions.
• Support transportation business development efforts including market strategy development, client engagement and pursuit planning.
• Cultivate client relationships to identify new opportunities and support procurement of contracts with transportation clients, including Caltrans and local agencies.
• Develop strategic teaming alliances and partnerships to position WSP for new opportunities.
• Represent WSP in the transportation market through active participation in client and industry events and professional associations.
• Lead or support pursuits, including capture planning, proposal development, and interview execution.

Project/Program Management

• Lead the delivery of transportation projects for Caltrans and other local agencies in Northern California as an active member of the transportation team.
• Manage the delivery of PID, PA&ED and PS&E projects across the full project lifecycle. Serve as Contract Manager, Project Manager, Sr Lead or other key leadership roles as appropriate based on project needs.
• Plan and execute projects, including defining scope of work, developing schedules, preparing fee
• Participate in contract negotiations and support contract administration activities.
• Provide overall project management oversight to ensure strong project financial performance and adherence to pro