Kentucky Transportation Project Manager

WSP Global Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Transportation team in Lexington, KY or Louisville, KY. You will build and grow a local team of engineers to tackle complex Kentucky transportation projects, mentored by a global firm with strong client relationships.

Responsibilities include leading design teams, providing technical guidance from preliminary design to contract documentation, and driving business development while upholding WSP's Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Professional Engineer’s License in Kentucky.
• Hands-on OpenRoads Designer experience.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a local engineering team in KY.
• Lead tasks and design teams through transportation projects.
• Provide technical expertise across design stages and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with clients, partners, and internal disciplines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Business development

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license - Kentucky

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Transportation team in our new Lexington, KY or Louisville, KY office. This is an opportunity to build and grow a team of engineers, designing some of the most complex and impactful transportation projects in Kentucky. At WSP, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career to make it what you want it to be. Our Kentucky team focuses on delivering projects for our clients while mentoring and developing team members to prepare them for future opportunities. Here at WSP, everything is within our reach—and yours as a WSP employee. Join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

• Utilize relationships with clients to achieve WSP's business development goals
• Develop working relationships with clients and consultant partners
• Build a local team to support client needs
• Lead tasks & design teams in the execution of projects
• Provide technical expertise in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications
• Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues during design
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Collaborate with key staff across disciplines (i.e., drainage, structures) as required

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• 10+ years of experience in the Transportation engineering field
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional Engineer’s License in Kentucky
• Hands-on experience in OpenRoads Designer
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Ability to implement WSP's Quality Control Procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing small to mid-size projects
• Leadership experience working with KYTC and other local agencies
• Business development experience
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

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