Senior Transportation Manager: Build & Lead Local Team

WSP in the U.S.

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 184,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Manager to join the Transportation team in our Collinsville, IL office. This role focuses on building and growing a team of engineers to deliver complex transportation projects in southern Illinois and the St.

Louis metro area. You will mentor staff, lead design teams, and provide technical expertise through all project stages—from preliminary design to contract documents—while collaborating with cross‑disciplinary staff and maintaining ethical standards and quality

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 Illinois, Missouri desired
Hands-on experience in OpenRoads Designer
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Ability to implement WSP's Quality Control Procedures

Responsibilities

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