Vice President, Regional Quality Lead

About the role

WSP is initiating a search for a full‑time Vice President, Regional Quality Lead to support the New York State Transportation and Infrastructure Region in the New York City office. The selected candidate will work on Transportation & Infrastructure projects and be an integral part of a growing ISO 9001‑compliant organization, assuring consistent production of quality deliverables that meet client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all NYS T&I Quality Managers and assign Quality Managers to each NYS T&I project.
• Develop Quality Managers within the NYS T&I region.
• Monitor and enforce quality standards across contractor activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor and enforce quality standards to ensure compliance with client procedures, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for improvement of process and procedure deficiencies; determine overlapping or redundant processes impacting delivery of a consistent quality product.
• Review and approve project quality management plans.
• Perform quality‑assurance reviews as required.
• Assist with writing project proposals and preparing budgets.
• Serve as Quality Manager on specific active projects.
• Conduct quality audits.
• Provide quality support during design and construction activities.
• Attend meetings.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 12+ years of relevant post‑education experience in Quality Management.
• 5 years of managerial experience.
• ISO 9001 Certified Quality Manager.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (preferred).
• Experience in transportation, infrastructure, or governmental sectors.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt quickly in a high‑pressure environment.

Skills

• Strong communication (both oral and written).
• Leadership and development of quality teams.
• Analytical ability to identify process improvements.
• Ethical decision‑making and compliance awareness.
• Adaptability and schedule flexibility.

Benefits

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

Pay

Expected salary range (all locations): $175,000 – $245,000.