Senior Vice President, Alternative Delivery Project Director – Federal Programs

WSP in the U.S.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 168,900 - 264,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Senior Vice President to lead its Federal Programs alternative delivery and contractor-led design-build efforts. Base locations include multiple U.S. offices, including Arlington, VA.

The role emphasizes executive leadership, advanced risk management, and strong client relationships to win and deliver complex programs valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.

Qualifications

• Experience leading contractor-led design-build projects for federal and DoW clients.
• Experience with $500M+ infrastructure programs.
• Understanding of federal design-build contracts and CPARS.
• Strong executive communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for federal alternative delivery pursuits and projects, balancing strategy, teaming, proposals, negotiations, and risk management.
• Lead federal business development and capture activities with regional and national teams, including source-selection and fee development.
• Provide executive oversight during project execution through periodic reviews, risk identification, and performance alignment.
• Represent WSP in industry organizations and events related to federal markets and alternative delivery.

Skills

Executive leadership

Business development

Risk management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

Professional licensure (PE/RA) preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Senior Vice President, Alternative Delivery Project Director – Federal Programs

WSP is hiring a senior leadership role to advance its federal alternative delivery and contractor‑led design‑build practice. The position can be based at any WSP office, including Arlington, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Denver, CO; Tacoma, WA; San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; or San Antonio, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for federal and DoW alternative delivery pursuits and projects, balancing capture strategy, teaming, proposal positioning, negotiations, phase transitions, delivery outcomes, margin performance, compliance, and risk management.
• Lead federal business development and capture efforts in collaboration with regional and national teams, including project selection, contractor teaming, pre‑ and post‑award work planning, RFQ/RFP interpretation, source‑selection requirements, fee development, assumptions and exclusions, interview preparation, and negotiation support.
• Provide executive oversight during project execution through periodic project reviews, proactive risk identification, contingency and recovery planning, alignment with commercial, contractual, and financial objectives, and support for favorable CPARS outcomes.
• Engage contractor executives through regular strategic discussions and project reporting, coordinating with WSP leadership as appropriate.
• Lead after‑action reviews to capture lessons learned and contribute to firm‑wide alternative delivery best practices and standard operating procedures that promote continuous improvement and organizational learning.
• Represent WSP in industry organizations and events relevant to alternative delivery and the federal marketplace, including DBIA, SAME, and targeted contractor and infrastructure forums.
• Adhere to internal processes, ethical standards, and company policies, and perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience leading contractor‑led design‑build projects and pursuits for federal and/or DoW clients and large, complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure or facilities programs exceeding $500 million in construction value.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional licensure such as PE, RA, or equivalent preferred; certifications such as PMP, DBIA, or similar credentials considered a plus.
• Understanding of federal and/or DoW design‑build contractual frameworks, including design responsibility, risk allocation, performance specifications, compliance requirements, technical reviews, approvals, security considerations, stakeholder coordination, and CPARS.
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience across pre‑award and post‑award phases, including pursuit strategy, source‑selection criteria, commercial negotiations, and delivery oversight.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain senior‑level client and contractor partner relationships, with a track record of originating and securing strategic opportunities, building repeat client relationships, and supporting federal market growth.
• Strong business acumen and executive‑level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical, contractual, financial, and commercial concepts.
• Entrepreneurial and adaptive leadership style, with advanced organizational and decision‑making skills and effectiveness in environments requiring initiative and limited structure.
• Active engagement in alternative delivery‑related professional and federal marketplace organizations or industry forums such as DBIA or SAME.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project management, project delivery, and collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, professional ethics, quality, inclusion, and compliance with company policies.

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected salary (all locations): $168,900 – $264,500. Expected salary (Colorado only): $168,900 – $248,200.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.