National Movable Bridge Practice Manager

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic National Movable Bridge Practice Manager to lead a team of engineers in delivering innovative solutions for movable bridge projects. This role involves extensive management and business development activities, ensuring the growth of the practice while providing technical support across various projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in the engineering field. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration, and contribute to impactful projects that enhance infrastructure across the nation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Retirement Savings

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in movable infrastructure design.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Strong knowledge of construction laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Movable Bridge Practice with Engineers and Technicians.
• Drive marketing and business development activities.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape strategic direction.

Skills

Leadership in Marketing

Business Development

Technical Support

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

National Movable Bridge Practice Manager

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Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP USA is seeking a Movable Bridge Practice Manager with extensive experience in the management, design, delivery, and Business Development of movable bridges to work out of a mutually agreed upon WSP USA Office location. In this role, you will be responsible for pursuing, managing, providing technical services and support for all types of movable bridge projects, as well as other specialized engineering services such as movable bridge asset management and load rating services. This position offers the opportunity to support WSP's movable bridge projects both domestically and internationally. The role will report to the Director of National Bridges & Structures Practice.

Your Impact

• Manage the Movable Bridge Practice consisting of Professional Engineers and Technicians in three distinct disciplines, Electrical, Mechanical and Structural Engineering, each led by respective Discipline Leaders.
• Drive nation-wide marketing and business development activities to be able to grow Movable Bridge Practice.
• Serve as Project Manager or Discipline Lead for the delivery of Movable Bridge projects.
• Work closely with the Discipline Leaders and collaborate to win pursuits, execute projects and improve client relationships.
• Provide technical support and assist PMs and TEC regional leads across the nation on Movable Bridge projects, including both pursuits and project delivery.
• Collaborate with the Director of National Bridges & Structures Practice, as well as Regional and Local leadership, to shape the strategic direction for Movable Bridge Practice focusing on marketing and pursuit efforts for conventional and alternative project delivery methods like Design/Build, CM/GC, and Public-Private Partnerships.
• Attend industry conferences related to Movable Bridges, promoting WSP and engaging with DOTs and other clients.
• Actively participate in professional associations to elevate the organization's profile and foster continued client engagement.
• Provide insights into current and emerging technical trends in Movable Bridges that impact WSP USA's business.
• Perform additional relevant duties as required.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company resources, adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support business objectives.
  
  
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant, post education professional experience in engineering related to movable infrastructure design.
• Professional Engineer license required (multi-state preferred) or ability to obtain within four months of moving into the position.
• Demonstrated ability and leadership in Marketing and Business Development activities and growing Movable Bridge group(s) in USA.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant movable structures construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and the business impact upon the organization.
• Demonstrated ability with establishing, implementing, and managing enterprise wide, discipline-related programs, projects, and practices.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to manage a large span of control while effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interacting with employees at all levels within the Movable Bridge Practice and the organization.
• Strategic lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment.
• Demonstrate a high level of organizational agility to gain the support and cooperation of executive management, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required to deliver duties of the position.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Extensive experience in the marketing, business development, design, construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of various types of movable bridge and structures.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients (including contractors).
• Ability to gain the confidence and respect of the movable bridge industry, especially regarding the science and engineering of movable bridge design and construction methods.
  
  
  

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): $149,000 - $300,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) 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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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