Senior Technical Director, Project Management

WSP in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 182,900 - 347,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. seeks a Senior Vice President, Program Manager in Chicago to lead program delivery on major projects and maintain client relationships. With a strong emphasis on managing multiple connected projects in transit and vertical construction, you will ensure on-time and budget-compliant delivery.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, extensive experience in project delivery, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The position offers a diverse benefits package including healthcare and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Proven track record in managing mega projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead program delivery on mega projects.
• Manage client relationships and project execution.
• Develop Project Management Plans and controls.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MS Degree (Management)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Senior Vice President, Program Manager based in Chicago, IL. This role leads program delivery on mega projects and manages client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a program director role on mega project delivered via various delivery methods
• Lead the delivery of multiple connected projects for transit and/or vertical construction, through the design, construction and closeout phases
• Manage the commercial interest of the client while driving the on-time and on-budget delivery
• Responsible for independent review of project progress
• Perform schedule review and analysis
• Provide solutions to project issues
• Review and strategize improvement to key operational performance metrics
• Support and empower staff and direct reports to execute project assignments on time and on budget
• Develop and maintain Project Management Plans to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance
• Develop and maintain relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, partner firms and sub-consultants, as well as other external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers.
• Lead staff development which includes mentoring, training, coaching and professional development.
• Accountable for overall management and successful execution of consultant’s contract to ensure performance and profitability.
• Create a learning culture that values innovative subject matter expertise and fosters effective and continual personal development.
• Develop and implement a communication strategy to increase the effectiveness of discipline-related processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating discipline-related risks.
• Serve as program management discipline subject matter expert to a variety of internal / external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities.
• Manage overall delivery team’s performance and provide inspiring leadership to assigned management and staff.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business and client needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Extensive project delivery experience successfully managing mega projects consisting of multiple connected projects for transit and/or vertical design and construction as a Program Manager
• Design/Bid/ Build, Design/Build or other alternative delivery experience as a program manager or program director
• 15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to engage at an executive level.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Excellent computer skills – Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS Degree (Management)
• PE License in Illinois
• PMP Certification

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: $182,900 - $347,600

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.