Vice President, Civil Engineering Project Manager

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time  
** Vice President, Civil Engineering Project Manager**  (PSR, PA/ED and/or PS&E Delivery). This position will support our Southern California projects and can be based out of  
** any of WSP's California offices** . Be involved in projects with our Civil Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP is looking to build our  
** California Regional Transportation
** team for local agency roadway and civil engineering projects in the  
** Southern California Area** .

Your Impact

People & Performance Leadership

+ Responsible to assist in the management, growth and development of the Civil Engineering Transportation team.

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

+ Focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the overall success of the West Region.

+ Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

+ Recruit for new key positions and retain current staff

Business Development

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

+ Collaborate with other local offices and in-house national transportation delivery experts to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions.

+ Support transportation business development efforts, strategy development, client engagement and pursuits in California.

+ Assist in the process of procuring contracts with preferred contractors for transportation projects.

+ Engage with clients to develop new business leads and project pursuits.

+ Develop strategic alliances and project partners to secure new work.

+ Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations.

Project/Program Management

+ Lead the delivery of roadway, transportation/municipal projects, and project teams for local agencies in the Southern California District as an active member of the transportation team.

+ Lead key projects as Contract Manager, Project Manager, Sr Lead or other roles as appropriate.

+ Participate in contract negotiations.

+ Guide staff and assist in project management responsibilities, including oversight of project financial performance, adherence to project management and quality control plans, and adequacy of risk management plans.

+ Provide leadership and oversight to ensure quality project deliverables, including PS&E documents, engineering reports, project memorandums, etc.

+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Who You Are

** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.

+ Engineer license required (California preferred).

+ 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in the civil engineering and infrastructure design.

+ Ability to lead and grow the civil engineering business.

+ Experience as a project manager, deputy project manager, construction management or task lead on projects.

+ Ability to work independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

+ Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and strong background and experience in project management.

+ Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.

+ Advanced proficiency with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.

+ Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.

+ Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a…