West Region VP, Strategic Building Programs Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Vice President - Program Manager to lead large, multi-project building programs across California and the West. You will oversee scope, budget, schedule, staffing, risk, and quality while guiding cross-functional teams of designers and engineers.

You will partner with regional leadership to deliver client objectives, expand long-term relationships, and drive growth in the West Region. A strong track record in healthcare, higher education, science & technology, and complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience managing large, complex building projects and programs.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary design and delivery teams.
• Experience managing significant program budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, risk management, financial management, and quality assurance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across large, geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to support clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and performance of large-scale building programs consisting of multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide strategic oversight of scope, budget, schedule, quality, staffing, risk management, and overall program performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and senior point of contact for executive-level client engagement with key clients and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement program delivery strategies that support client objectives and business goals.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams including project managers, architects, engineers, planners, and support staff.
• Monitor program financial performance, forecasting, resource utilization, and profitability.
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks and facilitate resolution of complex project challenges.
• Champion project delivery excellence, quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional and national leadership to support growth strategies and market expansion.
• Support business development activities including client relationship management, strategic pursuits, proposals, interviews, and capture planning.
• Mentor and develop project managers and future leaders within the Property & Buildings practice.
• Promote WSP's culture of safety, inclusion, innovation, and client service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Client engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related discipline

Professional credentials: PE, RA, PMP, CCM, DBIA

Job description

WSP is seeking a Vice President - Program Manager to lead large, multi-project building programs across California and the West. You will oversee scope, budget, schedule, staffing, risk, and quality while guiding cross-functional teams of designers and engineers.

You will partner with regional leadership to deliver client objectives, expand long-term relationships, and drive growth in the West Region. A strong track record in healthcare, higher education, science & technology, and complex