Technical Director, Project Management

WSP is seeking a Technical Director for Project Management in our Mountain Pacific Region. This role involves working on major transportation infrastructure projects and supporting WSP's initiatives within the region. The position can be located in any of our offices in the Pacific Northwest.

About the role

Join a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves their challenges. Our Mountain Pacific Projects Team provides project and program management and engineering services, working on multiple projects simultaneously in coordination with other technical departments. At WSP, we inspire the right people to shape the future of our communities and expand our skylines.

Responsibilities

• Support major transportation programs and projects.
• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals and subject matter experts to execute project work on mid-to-large and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost, compliance documentation, and managing contractual obligations.
• Support the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
• Assist Program and Project Managers with budget development, monitoring, Estimate to Completes (ETCs), recovery plans, and invoices.
• Assist with change management, such as documenting scope changes or additions.
• Assist with quality management, including defining quality metrics and planning quality assurance and control activities.
• Support the development of contract change orders.
• Support subcontract development and amendments.
• Partner with management staff to maintain regular client communications, including reporting on monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues with scope and budget impacts.
• Manage the administration, contract compliance, and key financial elements associated with multiple portfolio contracts and large-scale multidisciplinary projects.
• Assist in the development of Project Management reporting needs and tools.
• Provide continuous project management and quality program support.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, claims, and invoicing/payments.
• Support the development and updates to Project Initiation/Setup Documentation, including Risk (REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety (PSP), and Communications Plan.
• Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area, and business unit managers, identifying emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget.
• Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned project management staff.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Manage and develop competitive grants for transportation projects.
• Support the development of local growth, forecast, and business development strategy in collaboration with District, Region, and National Business Line Leaders.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience, with 5+ years in transit and transportation projects.
• Proficient understanding of the project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and a strong background in project management.
• Essential project management certification or established equivalent experience (e.g., PMP, CAP-M).
• Highly proficient analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge business and project management.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess and apply project management principles effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels.
• Strong self-leadership with attention to detail, multitasking, and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to mid-level to senior-level team members with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint, Power BI), and PM tools.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in coordinating resources and directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to complete tasks efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background knowledge of transportation planning, design, or construction industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or other project scheduling software.
• Experience designing and developing Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Ability to prepare written correspondence and presentations as directed by the Project Manager.
• Ability to learn, navigate, use, and train others on enterprise systems.
• Desired programming experience.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave, vacation (or other personal time), and parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected salary (all locations): $176,000 - $259,000. WSP USA reserves the right to adjust compensation and benefits based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.