Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management

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

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management to lead the delivery of major highway and bridge programs in Denver, Colorado. You will oversee multi-project efforts from planning through closeout, guiding a team of program managers and engineers to meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives.

You will develop management plans, manage client relationships, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, risk, and environmental compliance while mentoring staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• PE License.
• Extensive experience as a Program Manager overseeing CMGC/alternate delivery of highway projects >$1B.
• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven PMO oversight delivering toll road projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of highway/bridge improvement programs via CMGC or other methods.
• Manage a program of multiple connected projects through planning to closeout.
• Develop Project Management Plans including controls, design, risk, safety, quality, and env compliance.
• Manage client commercial interests, driving on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Perform schedule reviews and independent progress analysis.
• Provide solutions to project issues.
• Improve key operational performance metrics.
• Lead and develop staff and mentors.
• Build relationships with public/private clients and partners.
• Identify additional business opportunities and cross-sell WSP capabilities.
• Collaborate with leadership to deliver future-ready solutions.
• Uphold WSP Code of Conduct and policies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE License

MS degree in Engineering

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 overseeing on behalf of client the delivery of highway/highway bridge improvement projects delivered via CMGC or potentially various alternative delivery methods
• Oversee the delivery of a program of multiple connected projects through the planning, design, construction and closeout phases
• Develop Project Management Plans to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance
• Manage the commercial interest of the client while driving on-time and on-budget program delivery
• Responsible for independent review of program 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 relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, partner firms and sub-consultants, contractors, 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 programs within the transportation market, monitoring internal and external events, expenses, 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 client/program management/CMGC team processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating 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.
• Develop extensive high-level business contacts and client base for providing 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• PE License
• Extensive experience as a Program Manager overseeing CMGC and/or alternate delivery of highway/highway bridge improvement programs with construction costs exceeding $1 billion
• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Proven track record of client satisfaction providing Program Management Oversight services for similar toll road roadway improvement and renewal/replacement programs
• Action oriented decision maker and creative/collaborative problem solver; able to adapt to issues as they arise and focus program team on progress
• Ability to inspire team and build stakeholder trust
• Manage challenging political dynamics with ability to recognize political influences on the program
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to deal with conflicts and to deliver hard news to stakeholders
• Excellent computer skill - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• 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 in Engineering
• PMP Certification

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/year

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.