Vice President, Civil Transportation Project Manager

WSP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a full-time Vice President, Civil Transportation Project Manager, to lead and manage projects in Northern California. This role involves overseeing civil engineering teams, driving business development, and ensuring project delivery excellence. Candidates should have extensive experience in the civil engineering transportation industry, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to mentoring staff. WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Paid sick leave

Paid time off for bereavement

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in civil engineering transportation.
• Experience in Caltrans related projects.
• Strong management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of roadway and transportation projects.
• Support business development and client engagement.
• Mentor staff and manage team growth.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Business Development

Communication

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

InRoads/OpenRoads

Civil 3D

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Vice President, Civil Transportation Project Manager. This position will support our Northern California projects but can be based out of WSP’s Roseville or San Francisco, CA offices. Be involved in projects with our Civil Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

People & Performance Leadership

• Responsible to assist in the management, growth and development of the Civil Engineering Transportation team.
• Provide leadership, partnering closely with the Local Business Leader and Senior Management Team.
• Focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the overall success of the West Region.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Recruit for new key positions and retain current staff.

Business Development

• Support our clients and the industry through innovative thought and advancement of transformative transportation projects.
• Collaborate with other local offices and in-house national transportation delivery experts to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions.
• Support transportation business development efforts, strategy development, client engagement and pursuits in California.
• Serve as key staff on pursuits: contract manager, project manager, deputy project manager, design lead, advisor, etc.
• Assist in the process of procuring contracts with preferred contractors for transportation projects.
• Engage with clients to develop new business leads and project pursuits.
• Develop strategic alliances and project partners to secure new work.
• Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations.

Project/Program Management

• Lead the delivery of roadway projects and project teams for Caltrans and other local agencies in the Northern California District as an active member of the transportation team.
• Lead the delivery of transportation, rail and transit projects and project teams for agencies in the Northern California District as an active member of the transportation team.
• Lead key projects as Contract Manager, Project Manager, Sr Lead or other roles as appropriate.
• Participate in contract negotiations.
• Guide staff and assist in project management responsibilities, including oversight of project financial performance, adherence to project management and quality control plans, and adequacy of risk management plans.
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure quality project deliverables, including PS&E documents, engineering reports, project memorandums, etc.
• Proficiency with technical writing, Microsoft Office suite, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, InRoads/OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D), technology, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Engineer license required (California preferred).
• Advanced proficiency with Caltrans Design Development process, Highway Design and Construction practices.
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in the civil engineering transportation industry, focusing on Business Development, Project Delivery, Program/Project Management and/or Alternative Delivery.
• 10+ years of total experience in Caltrans related projects.
• Ability to lead and grow the civil engineering business.
• Experience as a project manager, deputy project manager, construction management or task lead on projects.
• Strong management/leadership skills.
• Established client relationships and industry contacts.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work within a team environment, as well as writing proposals and project-related documents like project scopes of work and reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's of Science in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• Experience working with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
• Project Management Professional (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 (all locations): $146,700 - $240,790

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

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