Vice President, Civil Engineering Project Manager

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. Be involved in projects with our Civil Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. WSP is looking to build our California Regional Transportation team for local agency roadway and civil engineering projects in the Southern California Area.

Your Impact People & Performance Leadership • Responsible to assist in the management, growth and development of the Civil Engineering Transportation team. • Provide leadership, partnering closely with the Local Business Leader and Senior Management Team. • Focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the overall success of the West Region. • Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development. • Recruit for new key positions and retain current staff

Business Development • Support our clients and the industry through innovative thought and advancement of transformative transportation projects. • Collaborate with other local offices and in-house national transportation delivery experts to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions. • Support transportation business development efforts, strategy development, client engagement and pursuits in California. • Assist in the process of procuring contracts with preferred contractors for transportation projects. • Engage with clients to develop new business leads and project pursuits. • Develop strategic alliances and project partners to secure new work. • Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations.

Project/Program Management • Lead the delivery of roadway, transportation/municipal projects, and project teams for local agencies in the Southern California District as an active member of the transportation team.

• Lead key projects as Contract Manager, Project Manager, Sr Lead or other roles as appropriate. • Participate in contract negotiations. • Guide staff and assist in project management responsibilities, including oversight of project financial performance, adherence to project management and quality control plans, and adequacy of risk management plans. • Provide leadership and oversight to ensure quality project deliverables, including PS&E documents, engineering reports, project memorandums, etc. • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.