Transportation Project Manager

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WSP USA is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Transportation team in our new Lexington, KY or Louisville, KY office. This is an opportunity to build and grow a team of engineers and to lead the design of complex, high‑impact transportation projects in Kentucky. You will shape your career, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and partner agencies to deliver innovative solutions.

• Utilize relationships with clients to achieve WSP’s business development goals
• Develop working relationships with clients and consultant partners
• Build a local team to support client needs
• Lead tasks & design teams in the execution of projects
• Provide technical expertise in preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation—including cost estimates and specifications
• Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues during design
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Collaborate with key staff across disciplines (e.g., drainage, structures) as required

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• 10+ years of experience in the Transportation engineering field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional Engineer’s License in Kentucky
• Hands‑on experience in Open Roads Designer
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Ability to implement WSP’s Quality Control Procedures

• Experience managing small to mid‑size projects
• Leadership experience working with KYTC and other local agencies
• Business development experience
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team
• Ability to work in the United States immediately
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings, focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity

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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, become the property of WSP. WSP reserves the right to hire the candidate without reservation and no fee or compensation will be owed to the recruiter or agency.