Lead Project Manager − Structural Engineer

Lead Project Manager – Structural Engineer – WSP, U.S. (New York City)

WSP is seeking a Lead Project Manager – Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership on underground structural engineering projects. This role will be within our national Geotechnical and Tunneling group, and Transportation and Infrastructure business line. The right candidate will have strong project management skills, applicable to the design, rehabilitation and construction‑support of tunnels, stations, shafts and vaults. This role will be based out of our New York City office.

• Managing teams of structural engineers and other disciplines.
• Advancing and implementing state‑of‑the‑art structural engineering practices, inclusive of advanced modelling/analysis/design tools, digital delivery, AI.
• Driving the development of innovative technical concepts to reduce construction cost, risk, and project duration.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience designing tunnels, retaining walls, bridges and related structures.
• Experience in the design and analysis of reinforced concrete and structural steel.
• Proven success in:
• Task or Project Management
• Staff development and leadership
• Development of deliverable packages
• Technical innovation
• Quality management
• Inter‑disciplinary coordination
• Structural inspections
• Construction support
• Professional Engineer Registration in New York State, willing to obtain PE registration in other states.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Direct experience with MTA (NYCT) and subway station framing.
• Experience with inspection and rehabilitation‑design of underground structures.
• Familiarity with finite element and beam‑spring modeling.
• Experience with construction cost estimating.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods.

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.

Expected Salary (New York City): $140 K–$170 K. WSP USA provides the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, etc. The company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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 the 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 USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position  unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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