Construction Project Director, Federal Programs

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Construction Project Director, Federal Programs with the potential to work out of either Richmond, VA or Virginia Beach, VA.

Your Impact

Business Development:

• Maintain ongoing relationships with existing clients to foster repeat business and referrals. 
• Monitor local and regional construction projects for potential opportunities. 
• Support contract negotiations with clients to reach mutually beneficial agreements. 
• Network with industry professionals at conferences, events, and through professional associations. 
• Support Proposal Preparation Efforts.
• Attend Meetings and Related Industry Event as Needed.

Pre-construction phase:

• Assist in site selection and feasibility analysis.
• Conduct constructability reviews of design documents. 
• Coordinate cost estimating and budget development efforts by our Estimating Team.
• Lead project planning and schedule preparation effort and coordinate with project controls team. 
• Support client during project procurement phase and contractor selection. 
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and other consultants, in-house and outside consultants. 

 

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience
•  15+ years of relevant construction experience
• Strong demonstrated client relationships, preferably in the federal market
• Deep understanding of construction practices, building codes, and project delivery methods
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Proven experience in construction management, preferably with a focus on owner representation
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies  

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred
• Ability to obtain a US government security clearance.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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 include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing