Senior VP, Urban Development & Transportation

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in the United States is seeking a Senior Vice President, Technical Manager, Urban Development to lead complex urban development and transportation projects nationwide. You will manage project teams, oversee planning, environmental work, stakeholder engagement and design through to cost estimating.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, strong client relationships, and ability to travel; 10+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in management, planning, design of infrastructure or development projects.
• Commercial, contractual and negotiation skills. Strong command of development principles including right-of-way acquisition, entitlements, zoning, financing, public outreach, and infrastructure design.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work within a team environment.
• Capable, dedicated and proven leader that is a self-starter with accountability for project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and lead teams of advisors, planners, engineers, technical experts and support staff.
• Provide technical leadership for planning, environmental documentation, community and stakeholder engagement, conceptual through detailed design, cost estimating, entitlements, and related tasks.
• Manage budget, schedule, quality and team deliverables and coordinate with project/stakeholder teams.
• Collaborate with disciplines including roadway, transit, structures, environmental, geotechnical, traffic, electrical, storm drainage, utilities, rights of way, building architects and public realm designers.
• Act as project manager and mentor junior staff; perform tasks as needed in fast-paced environments.

Skills

Ten years of experience in management,

Commercial, contractual and negotiated

Development principles including right

Excellent verbal, written and Interp.

Leadership and team supervision

Travel 20%+ to client offices

Education

Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Government, Legal or related field

Job description

WSP USA in the United States is seeking a Senior Vice President, Technical Manager, Urban Development to lead complex urban development and transportation projects nationwide. You will manage project teams, oversee planning, environmental work, stakeholder engagement and design through to cost estimating.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, strong client relationships, and ability to travel; 10+ years of relevant experience preferred.