Vice President, Civil Engineering Project Manager

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Vice President, Civil Engineering Project Manager (PSR, PA/ED and/or PS&E Delivery). This position will support our Southern California projects and can be based out of any of WSP’s California offices.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Engineer license required (California preferred).
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in the civil engineering and infrastructure design.
• Ability to lead and grow the civil engineering business.
• Experience as a project manager, deputy project manager, construction management or task lead on projects.
• Ability to work independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
• Advanced proficiency with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Caltrans Design Development process, Highway Design and Construction practices.
• Proficiency with technical writing, Microsoft Office suite.
• Established client relationships and industry contacts.
• Able 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Engineer license required (California preferred).
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in the civil engineering and infrastructure design.
• Ability to lead and grow the civil engineering business.
• Experience as a project manager, deputy project manager, construction management or task lead on projects.
• Ability to work independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
• Advanced proficiency with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Caltrans Design Development process, Highway Design and Construction practices.
• Proficiency with technical writing, Microsoft Office suite.
• Established client relationships and industry contacts.
• Able 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.
• Experience working with Caltrans and other local municipal agencies.
• Local agency roadway and intersection planning and design experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, InRoads/OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D), technology, spreadsheets, and tools.

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): $200,000 - $250,000

About WSP

ABOUT US 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.

Contact Information

www.wsp.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA 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.