Technical Director, Project Management

This Opportunity

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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.

The Project Manager will lead and manage transportation projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring successful delivery in alignment with WSP’s core values, quality standards, and contractual commitments. This role provides technical project supervision and oversees all administrative, commercial, and technical aspects of complex and multidisciplinary projects. Responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and safety while maintaining strong communication with clients, subconsultants, and internal teams.

The Project Manager is accountable for overall project performance and for delivering high-quality work that meets or exceeds client expectations.

The Project Manager will support the growth of WSP’s Northern California transportation practice by building and maintaining strong client relationships with local agencies and Caltrans. This role includes identifying and positioning for new opportunities, contributing to pursuit strategies, leading or supporting proposal development and interviews, and collaborating with market and business leadership to advance client growth. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the regional transportation market, established client relationships, and the ability to assist in securing new work while delivering exceptional client service that strengthens WSP’s partnerships with Northern California transportation agencies.

People & Performance Leadership

• Provide project leadership, partnering closely with the Local Business Leader and Senior Management Team.

• Contribute to the overall growth and success of the California Region by supporting key performance indicators related to safety, quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment that supports staff development, mentoring, and succession planning.

Business Development

• Support our clients and the industry through innovative thought and advancement of transformative transportation projects.

• Collaborate across Northern and Southern California offices and with National Business Line experts to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions.

• Support transportation business development efforts including market strategy development, client engagement and pursuit planning.

• Cultivate client relationships to identify new opportunities and support procurement of contracts with transportation clients, including Caltrans and local agencies.

• Develop strategic teaming alliances and partnerships to position WSP for new opportunities.

• Represent WSP in the transportation market through active participation in client and industry events and professional associations.

• Lead or support pursuits, including capture planning, proposal development, and interview execution.

Project/Program Management

• Lead the delivery of transportation projects for Caltrans and other local agencies in Northern California as an active member of the transportation team.

• Manage the delivery of PID, PA&ED and PS&E projects across the full project lifecycle. Serve as Contract Manager, Project Manager, Sr Lead or other key leadership roles as appropriate based on project needs.

• Plan and execute projects, including defining scope of work, developing schedules, preparing fee

• Participate in contract negotiations and support contract administration activities.

• Provide overall project management oversight to ensure strong project financial performance and adherence to project management, quality control, and risk management requirements, delivering projects on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction. Ensure the delivery of high-quality project deliverables, including PS&E documents, engineering reports, project memorandums, etc.

• Guide and support staff in project management best practices, ensuring consistency with WSP standards and client expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related discipline.

• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant post‑education experience in civil engineering and highway design.

• Minimum of 10 years delivering Caltrans related projects.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management

• Advanced proficiency with Caltrans Design Development process, highway design and construction practices.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow highway design and transportation practice.

• Strong management and leadership skills with experience leading mid‑level to senior level staff and…