Regional Project Director-West Water

Regional Project Director – West Water

Provides project leadership across a Water business region with accountability for Water Business projects throughout the project lifecycle across the western United States. Serves as a senior leader and delivers profitable outcomes across a complex project portfolio. Reporting to the Director of Operations – West Water, works in partnership with regional operations leadership to support the business in a clearly defined, complementary operating model.

Provides oversight for the portfolio of projects for the West Water region—bringing rigor, curiosity, and constructive challenge to project performance—while coaching and influencing teams to deliver consistent, high‑quality outcomes.

This role can sit in any office within the West region and aims to strengthen portfolio performance through strategic oversight, risk management, and leadership development.

• Provide regional leadership for the West Water portfolio with sustained focus on margin preservation.
• Review pricing strategy for pursuits.
• Support governance processes including contract reviews, readiness reviews, and project reviews.
• Engage directly in pursuits, negotiations, and at‑risk projects as needed.
• Support client engagement during negotiations and delivery while reinforcing WSP’s commercial position.
• Work in lockstep with the Regional Operations Director to align commercial intent with operational execution for the West Water project portfolio.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities through active project review and engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Project Managers.
• Coach and mentor leaders to strengthen capability across the region.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and sharing of best practices.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support the Water business.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in project delivery, pricing, or governance.
• Demonstrated experience leading or influencing pricing strategy.
• Strong understanding of contractual frameworks and project commercial life cycles.
• Proven ability to provide commercial judgment in high‑risk situations.
• Experience partnering with Legal, Operations, Finance, and Business Development.
• Strong communication skills and executive presence.

• Advanced degree or relevant professional certification.
• Experience with alternative delivery models.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $134,000 – $190,000. WSP reserves the right to adjust compensation within this range based on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.