Vice President, Civil Engineering Transportation Project Manager

Job Description

Vice President, Civil Engineering Transportation Project Manager (PID, PA&ED and PS&E Delivery) – WSP is seeking a motivated and experienced leader to support our growing California Regional Transportation team, focusing on Caltrans and local agency roadway and civil engineering projects across Northern California. This full‑time position may be based in our San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland or Sacramento offices. The role provides the opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary civil engineering teams while delivering complex transportation projects that meet our clients’ objectives and help solve regional mobility challenges.

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. The position provides technical project supervision and oversees all administrative, commercial, and technical aspects of complex, 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 will support the growth of WSP’s Northern California transportation practice by building and maintaining strong client relationships with local agencies and Caltrans, identifying new opportunities, contributing to pursuit strategies, and collaborating with market and business leadership to advance client growth.

• 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.

• 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, 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.

• 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, Senior Lead, or other key leadership roles as appropriate based on project needs.
• Plan and execute projects, including defining scope of work, developing schedules, and preparing fees.
• Participate in contract negotiations and support contract administration activities.
• Provide overall project management oversight to ensure strong financial performance and adherence to project management, quality control, and risk management requirements, delivering projects on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
• Guide and support staff in project management best practices, ensuring consistency with WSP standards and client expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a 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…