Experienced Professional, Project Management

Experienced Professional, Project Management

Chicago, IL, United States

Position Summary:

Seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented professional to provide project support across administrative functions, meeting coordination, documentation, and presentation preparation. This role ensures smooth project operations by managing day‑to‑day support activities, enabling project managers and technical leads to focus on project delivery.

• Presentation & Document Preparation:
  Develop, format, and refine presentations, reports, and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Documentation Control:
  Lead the collection of Contract deliverables to meet WSP’s obligations. Work with discipline leads to provide clear, accurate, and compliant documentation.
• Administrative Coordination:
  Support project teams and program leadership through scheduling, document management, correspondence, and general administrative tasks.
• Meeting Management:
  Prepare agendas, capture meeting minutes, track action items, and coordinate follow‑up tasks to maintain project momentum.
• Project Support
  
  Activities:
  
  Assist with project setup, tracking, and documentation; maintain shared resources; and ensure project records are accurate and up to date.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with project managers, technical staff, and clients to ensure clear communication and efficient workflow across all project stages.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that attracts and retains top talent.

Champion employee engagement, development, and recognition programs.

Promote a culture of safety, ethics, and sustainability aligned with WSP values.

Mentor staff and support professional growth across the Illinois team.

Assist in managing client relationships and cross‑selling opportunities across business lines.

Represent WSP in civic and industry forums to enhance visibility and influence.

Support strategic growth initiatives to expand market share and client base in Illinois.

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)

Metra

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

City of Chicago

Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways

Kane County Division of Transportation

McHenry County Division of Transportation

Chicago Department of Aviation

Chicago Department of Water Management

City of Joliet

Village of Elmwood Park

DuPage County

Springfield Airport Authority

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

City of Evanston

City of Springfield

Contribute to the strategic direction of the Illinois practice.

Promote technical excellence and innovation in service delivery.

Encourage staff development through strong leadership.

Help execute local growth and business development strategies.

Monitor project performance and ensure delivery excellence.

Support financial and operational metrics including revenue, profitability, and utilization.

Assist in pursuit management, recruiting, and retention efforts.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, or related field (Advanced degree preferred).

Minimum 10 years of experience in the A/E/C industry, with a focus on transportation.

Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.

Strategic thinker with business acumen and client service orientation.

Familiarity with Illinois DOTs, municipal and county agencies, and local business partners.

Interested internal candidates should submit a brief statement of interest and updated resume. Applications will be reviewed by the Illinois Local Business Leader and District Leadership.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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.

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it…