Vice President, Construction Managment

Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking a Water Infrastructure Construction Director to add to our growing team. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow.

The Water Infrastructure Construction Director leads multidisciplinary teams in the successful delivery of high-impact, complex infrastructure programs and projects. The Water Infrastructure Construction Director oversees the development and execution of Construction Management Plans, constructability reviews, QA/QC programs, and risk mitigation strategies across multiple delivery methods, including CM-at-Risk, design-build, and design-bid-build. Accountable for financial results, staffing and resource planning, and multi-year program and project execution.

Typical projects include tunnels, water/wastewater facilities, pipelines, pump stations, and other critical infrastructure. The role includes planning 4–6 months ahead for operational execution and staff planning.

• Provide project leadership and oversight for large-scale, complex construction management and program management services across water, wastewater, environmental, and utility infrastructure.
• Serve as a Senior Construction Advisor for public agencies and utility clients on high-risk, high-value capital improvement programs.
• Establish and implement Construction Management Plans (CMPs) that define governance, roles, workflows, reporting structures, and escalation procedures for multi-year programs.
• Guide program execution from preconstruction through construction, testing, commissioning, closeout, and transition to operations.
• Oversee constructability reviews and preconstruction services to identify and mitigate risks related to cost, schedule, safety, environmental constraints, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs, including integrated inspection and testing plans, third-party testing coordination, and conformance verification.
• Lead development and enforcement of safety, environmental compliance, and site controls across construction activities.
• Provide project oversight for complex underground construction, including deep tunneling, large-diameter pipelines, treatment facilities, pump stations, and major civil works.
• Act as an authority on resolution of complex RFIs, claims, change orders, and dispute negotiations to minimize owner risk and cost exposure.
• Lead large, diverse teams of mid-level, first-level leaders, and/or individual contributors.
• Coaches, develops, and mentors leaders and staff.
• Manages staff performance, sets individual performance goals, conducts performance reviews, and oversees performance improvement plans.
• Leads the delivery of strategic, high-impact, multidisciplinary projects and programs, applying technical expertise as needed.
• Advocates for the use of AI and digital tools within the program or individual projects
• Uses AI and digital tools to elevate the quality and speed of projects, double-checking its outputs, and making sure information presented meets technical and ethical standards.
• Supports and executes business development strategy, including expansion of existing clients and acquisition of new clients.
• Collaborates on major pursuits and positions the firm to win high-impact work.
• Traverse job sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Move materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
• Conduct visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.

• College degree in related field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional engineer registration is a preferred.
• Typically 10–15+ years of experience related to profession, with at least 5 years leading others.
• Experience with large- and small-scale water/wastewater facilities, tunnels, and utilities.
• Experience with alternative delivery such as CMAR and design-build.
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