Technical Director, Project Management – Transportation

WSP in the U.S.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 176,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement/voting/naturalization time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Technical Director, Project Management for the Mountain Pacific Region. You will lead cross-functional teams on major transportation programs, oversee budgets, schedules, and QA/QC, and coordinate with clients to deliver complex projects in the Pacific Northwest.

This role requires 12+ years post-education, PMP or CAP-M, and strong leadership with excellent communication. You will develop proposals, monitor ETCs, and guide project managers through change management while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or related discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience with 5+ years in transit/transportation projects.
• Proficient understanding of project delivery in the A/E/C industry and strong PM background.
• Essential PM certification or equivalent experience (PMP, CAP-M) required.
• High-level analytical, organizational and communication skills; problem solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Support major transportation programs and projects and oversee cross-functional teams.
• Monitor budgets, hours, expenses, and contractual obligations to deliver defined work.
• Develop proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules and resource plans.
• Support budget development, ETCs and recovery plans; assist with invoicing.
• Assist in change management, QA/QC activities and contract changes.
• Maintain client communications with monthly status reporting and risk/budget updates.
• Lead project management staff with guidance and performance feedback.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Technical Director, Project Management for the Mountain Pacific Region. You will lead cross-functional teams on major transportation programs, oversee budgets, schedules, and QA/QC, and coordinate with clients to deliver complex projects in the Pacific Northwest.

This role requires 12+ years post-education, PMP or CAP-M, and strong leadership with excellent communication. You will develop proposals, monitor ETCs, and guide project managers through change management while