Federal Programs Army Project Director

WSP in the U.S.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 190,200 - 293,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Federal Programs Army Project Director to lead the Army portfolio in the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast region, coordinating across multiple offices from VA to RI. The role focuses on delivering AE services under Army contracts and expanding the Army program with the Army Portfolio Lead.

The position requires 15+ years in AE planning/design on DoD IDIQs, 5+ years of leadership, and US security clearance eligibility. Strong BD and executive communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Architecture or related field.
• 15+ years delivering AE planning and DoD IDIQ contracts.
• 5+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering/architectural teams.
• US licensed Architect or Engineer (professional registration).
• Ability to obtain US Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Army clients, federal budgeting and acquisitions strategy.
• Strong business development, negotiation and executive communication.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Deliver AE planning, design and construction oversight for Army contracts.
• Grow the Federal Programs team’s Army program in collaboration with the Portfolio Lead.
• Strengthen client and partner relationships and pursue new business.
• Collaborate with operations across sectors and with regional/national leadership.
• Manage project teams, budgets, risks and quality per policy.
• Oversee staffing, resource loading and staff development.
• Approve contracts, estimates, and project performance reports.
• Monitor receivables, unbilled revenue, and project cash flow.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Executive communication

Business development

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Architecture or related field

Job description

Federal Programs Army Project Director

WSP is searching for a Federal Programs Army Project Director to work in the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast region. The position could be based at any WSP USA office in Arlington, VA; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY; Valhalla, NY; Boston, MA; Glastonbury, CT; or Providence, RI.

The director will focus on executing A‑E services under Army contracts and work with the Army Portfolio Lead to grow the Federal Programs team’s Army program. Responsibilities include delivering engineering, architecture, planning, environmental engineering, asset management, program management services, strengthening client and partner relationships, and driving new business opportunities.

The role collaborates with operations and delivery leaders across all sectors and with regional and national leadership to position WSP as the preferred choice for clients and employees.

Your Impact Within the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Region

• Ensures adherence to Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ) requirements for all projects in their portfolio and aligned PMs.
• Works with WSP Federal Programs A‑E‑C Director for business‑plan forecasting, ensuring accurate Project Estimated Time to Complete (ETC) forecasts.
• Ensures compliance with all quality policies, procedures, protocols and use of mandated project tools.
• Reviews and approves proposal/project contract documents, risk, and pricing.
• Drives delivery of budgeted Net Revenue for a portfolio of projects and aligned PMs, enhancing results through change management, cash management and high‑quality services.
• Reviews and approves Project Risk Register/Mitigation Plans, Project Execution Plans and Project Quality Plans.
• Conducts monthly operational project reviews and publishes reports with critical issues and actions.
• Attends internal WSP Administrative Project Reviews as required.
• Reviews accuracy of Project Estimate at Completion and addresses variances or issues with PMs.
• Monitors accounts receivable and unbilled revenue and works with PMs to address issues.
• Ensures adherence to Contract Quality Plans, client expectations and deliverable audits.
• Ensures PMs work with operational, group and design leaders for appropriate staff assignment.
• Manages, coaches and develops aligned PMs.
• Provides resource loading and oversees talent engagement of aligned PMs.
• Supports PM career development through WSP Project Manager Training tools.
• Ensures succession plans, recommends hiring, promotions and terminations of PMs.
• Approves weekly time, project and travel expenses for aligned PMs.
• Assists PMs and Client Account Sponsors, Leads or Managers with client management and satisfaction.

Metrics and KPIs

• SHEQ performance of projects in portfolio.
• Net Revenue delivered relative to contracted Net Revenue.
• Client management and satisfaction.
• Aligned PM performance.
• Operational governance, process adherence and quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Architecture or related field.
• 15+ years of experience proposing, negotiating fee proposals, and delivering AE planning, design and construction‑phase oversight on DoD IDIQ contracts, preferably Army IDIQs.
• 5+ years managing multidisciplinary engineering/architectural teams.
• Professional registration as a US licensed Architect or Engineer.
• Ability to obtain a US Government issued Secret level Security Clearance.
• Strong knowledge of Army clients, US contracting industry, federal budgeting and industry drivers.
• Experience leading strategy and marketing for Federal acquisitions, cross‑functional teamwork and stakeholder management.
• Excellent knowledge of servicing client needs and program planning and execution.
• Demonstrated track record managing large, complex opportunities and pursuits, as well as smaller task orders.
• Strong business development, negotiation and executive communication skills.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US Government issued Secret level Security Clearance.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave and paid time off for bereavement, voting and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $190,200 – $293,900. WSP USA reserves the right to adjust pay and offer additional benefits based on education, experience, skills and location.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global leader in engineering and professional services. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices, WSP partners with clients to help communities prosper across buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model with comprehensive benefits to support health, financial stability and career growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 become WSP property and may be hired without compensation to the recruiter.