Federal Programs Project Manager
WSPAbout the role
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for Federal Programs Project Managers with the potential to work out of our offices in San Antonio, TX; Tacoma, WA; San Diego, CA; Washington, DC; Pittsburgh, PA; Virginia Beach, VA; or Denver, CO. You will be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Work as part of a team leading design projects, stakeholder interviews, existing conditions analysis, as well as presentations for Clients and other meetings as required.
- Responsible for managing design process and provision of high value technical expertise for relevant projects as assigned by the Project leadership.
- Coordinate with other team members and technical disciplines (Clients, Site Managers, Mechanical/ Architects/ Electrical/ Structural/ Civil Engineers and Planning staff) for all facets related to design program implementation and construction. Prepare and conduct design charrettes and review workshops.
- Lead the development of construction documents for a wide range of Federal projects.
- Conduct on-site observations and compliance checks, as well as facility condition assessments.
- Review documents in various phases for design intent, material use and coordination. Ability to perform quality checks and back-checks for design work and client comments for multiple disciplines is a must.
- Supervise and mentor junior members of the team.
- Support WSP’s marketing team when preparing responses to Federal client issued Requests for Qualifications (SF330).
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- BS in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
- 10+ years of experience in architecture or engineering.
- PE or RA registration.
- Due to client/project requirements, US Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain a US Government issued Secret level Security Clearance.
- Experience with AEP project delivery for the US Navy, NAVFAC, USACE, DoD and/or Air Force.
- In-depth understanding of national and local codes and ability to analyze and implement building and zoning codes, as well as specific agency requirements and design standards (UFCs, UFGS).
- Advanced proficiency in relevant current software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Demonstrated abilities in negotiation, representation and liaison with all Stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform efficiently and independently within the design budget and schedule, to produce high quality deliverables responding to client's program.
- Relocation assistance is available.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active US Government issued Secret clearance.
- PMP Certification.
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): $117,000 – 198,200
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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