Regional Director of Alternative Delivery – T&I

Job Description

The Regional Director of Alternative Delivery oversees both the pursuit and execution phases of design delivery for heavy highway and transportation projects pursued through fixed‑price design/build (DB), public‑private partnerships (P3), or progressive design‑build (PDB) procurement methods. The role ensures that all design tasks are completed successfully, manages multidisciplinary teams—including roadway, drainage, structures, geotechnical, utilities, and traffic/ITS—comprising in‑house and subcontracted designers, coordinates closely with contractor and/or concessionaire teams, and engages owners and third parties to facilitate timely approvals.

This position can be based out of any WSP office in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, or Arizona.

The role typically involves a project‑office setting with frequent visits to project sites and meetings with clients or stakeholders. Travel may be required to project locations and flexibility is necessary to accommodate project needs and deadlines.

• Collaborate with WSP’s National Director of Alternative Delivery on business and program/project strategy, partnerships, staff recruitment and retention, and broader regional pursuits.
• Oversee pre‑ and post‑award execution phases of complex transportation projects procured with alternative delivery methods, ensuring client specifications, regulatory standards, and project timelines are consistently met.
• Supervise, mentor, and assign tasks to teams of engineers and technical staff while monitoring progress and providing technical guidance to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Engage collaboratively with contractors, concessionaires, sub‑consultants, owners, and additional stakeholders to integrate design and construction activities and secure timely approvals.
• Review and approve production of design plans, specifications, and calculations, ensuring adherence to all relevant codes, standards, and best practices.
• Establish and maintain rigorous project‑wide quality control protocols, coordinate interdisciplinary design evaluations, and incorporate constructability reviews to reduce errors and enhance quality.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors regarding design topics, facilitate task‑force meetings and collaborative reviews, and maintain open communication to address questions, solve problems, and manage client expectations.
• Lead the team in defining the project’s scope, schedule, and fees from initial pursuit through post‑award delivery, tracking progress, managing budgets, identifying risks, and updating senior management.
• Prepare design documentation for permit submissions, ensuring full compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Promote Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs), innovative design solutions, new technologies, and industry best practices to improve project outcomes, profit, and risk mitigation.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Working technical proficiency in complex structures is preferred.
• Minimum of 12+ years of post‑education experience in the civil engineering and transportation industry.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in roadway design and project management, with at least 3 years in a design‑build environment.
• Strong understanding of digital delivery, including Digital Twins and integrated design software (e.g., Bentley Open Roads, Infrastructure Cloud) and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).
• Strong understanding of DOT standards, AASHTO guidelines, and other relevant regulations.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge business and project management.
• Advanced proficiency in critical thinking and problem‑solving to assess and calculate program management principles.
• Advanced proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills to interact with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels.
• Excellent self‑leadership, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently and provides guidance…