Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management

WSP Global Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 270,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Denver, Colorado seeks a Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management to lead mega passenger rail programs, serve as Owner’s Representative and PMO, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across various delivery methods.

The role focuses on developing comprehensive PM plans, risk management, staff development, and effective engagement with public and private sector clients while guiding the discipline’s vision and QA/QC adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• PE license in CO or ability to obtain.
• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive railroad coordination experience with UPRR and BNSF preferred.
• Experience delivering public rail transportation infrastructure programs with costs >$1B.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a Program Manager role on mega passenger rail programs delivered via various delivery methods.
• Act as Owner’s Representative, Delivery Partner, or Independent PMO.
• Develop and maintain Program Management Plan including controls, design management, risk and safety management.
• Develop contract packaging plans for projects within the program.
• Perform schedule reviews and independent program progress analyses.
• Lead staff development through mentoring, training, coaching.

Skills

Program management leadership

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

MS Office proficiency

Public rail experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MS Degree (Engineering)

PE License in CO

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This Opportunity

Join our growing Program Management Team 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 devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Vice President, Project & Program Managementto work in Denver, Colorado

Your Impact

• Serve in a Program Manager role on mega passenger rail programs delivered via various delivery methods
• Serve as Owner’s Representative, Delivery Partner, and or Independent PMO
• Develop and maintain Program Management Plan to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance
• Develop contract packaging plans for projects within the program
• Responsible for independent review of program progress; perform schedule review and analysis
• Provide solutions to program 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 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 major projects within the transportation market, monitoring internal and external events, expenses, performance, and profitability.
• Oversee the discipline’s vision and mission to promote an appropriate value proposition that accounts for corporate and WSP client business strategy, governmental regulations and policies, and QA/QC in delivery.
• 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 joint venture team processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating discipline-related risks.
• Serve as program management 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.
• Develop extensive high-level business contacts and client base for providing high program management services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities.
• Collaborate with professionals and senior leadership from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
• 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 needs.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• PE License in CO (or ability to obtain)
• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Extensive railroad coordination experience as a Program Manager, preferably with UPRR and BNSF
• Proven experience in the delivery of public rail transportation infrastructure programs, with construction costs in excess of $1 billion, preferably on passenger rail transit programs using alternate delivery methods
• Advanced SME-level proficiency with transit and rail engineering principles, practices, process, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to drive stakeholder decision making
• Ability to lead presentations to stakeholders, the Federal Transit Administration and the Federal Railroad Administration
• Excellent computer skill - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Full-time availability in project office a minimum of four days per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS Degree (Engineering)
• PMP Certification

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

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 (Colorado only): $270,000-310,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.