Senior Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project Manager

WSP in the U.S.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability & life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced professional to lead our California BRT business development and deliver multi-project engagements from concept through construction. You will guide technical teams, coordinate with agencies, and drive successful outcomes for large-scale transit programs.

The role requires 12+ years in transit projects, a Civil Engineering degree, and strong collaboration with diverse stakeholders while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Collaborator, communicator, and systems thinker with minimal supervision.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, innovator, and problem-solver.
• Strong experience coordinating with agencies and stakeholders on transit projects.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and policy adherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead California BRT business development and strategic initiatives in areas such as Sacramento and West Sacramento.
• Serve as a technical expert on BRT projects across all phases, from concept to construction to revenue service.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver medium ($1 million) to large contracts ($50 million).
• Manage contract negotiations, scope and fee development, project setup, subcontracts, change management, and reviews.
• Mentor and train staff in BRT best practices and contribute to business development.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Systems thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

This Opportunity

Be involved in transforming communities with our

Job Description

Be involved in transforming communities with our National Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our collaborative approach has allowed us to build thriving communities, expand transportation options, and improve quality of life. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! WSP has contributed to BRT projects throughout the U.S. as well as internationally, some of which are highly advanced with systems that combine the latest technology with efficient, low‑impact vehicle operations, state‑of‑the‑art busways, stations and signaling designs. BRT continues to be a transport mode of choice in communities across the world - providing a faster, more reliable, and comfortable transit experience for riders. From feasibility studies, planning, preliminary engineering, and final design to construction‑phase services, vehicle procurement, station‑area planning, and commissioning – the WSP BRT team helps agencies and clients deliver projects and programs through every phase.

Your Impact

• Lead California BRT business development and strategic initiatives in areas such as Sacramento and West Sacramento. Be a leader in developing our BRT team in California.
• Serve as a technical expert on BRT projects across all phases, from concept to construction to revenue service.
• Manage multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver medium ($1 million) to large contracts ($50 million).
• Manage contract negotiations, scope and fee development, project setup, subcontracts, change management, management plans (Project Management Plans, Quality Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, Project Safety Plans), and project reviews.
• Manage delivery of scope, schedule, and budget in collaboration with task managers.
• Serve as primary point‑of‑contact for clients on projects.
• Mentor and train staff in BRT best practices, including delivery, design, and quality.
• Opportunities to support delivery of BRT projects nationally with technical expertise, including opportunities to travel.
• Demonstrate your skills to the industry through conference presentations and paper publication.
• Assist in growing the business by building relationships, writing marketing proposals, and providing other business development support.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• A collaborator, communicator, and systems thinker. A self-motivator that requires minimal oversight.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, innovator, and problem‑solver.
• Comfortable with navigating complex, challenging, and rewarding projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar designation.
• 12+ plus years of experience in transit projects or equivalent.
• Experience working with agencies to deliver transit projects.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, including collaborating with local governments, local and federal agencies, community groups, and elected leadership.
• Demonstrated organizational and communications skills.
• Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline‑specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi‑project environment.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or similar graduate level degree
• PE license.
• Direct experience with BRT

WSP Benefits:

• 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): $174,800 - $230,000

About WSP

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.

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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.

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