Assistant Vice President, Rail & Transit Project Manager

Assistant Vice President, Rail and Transit Project Manager

Location:

Any Pacific Northwest office. Full‑time.

WSP is searching for an Assistant Vice President, Rail and Transit Project Manager to support our Northwest Pacific projects. This role will collaborate closely with the Major Projects Team and help meet client objectives on major transportation infrastructure projects.

• Assist in managing, growing, and developing railroad (freight and passenger) and transit rail work within the Major Projects team.
• Provide leadership in consultation with the Vice President Rail and Transit, Local Business Leader, and Senior Management Team.
• Focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators and contributing to the overall success of the West Region.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

• Support clients and the industry through innovative thought and advancement of transformative transportation projects.
• Collaborate with local offices and national transportation delivery experts to provide clients with future‑focused solutions.
• Support railroad and transit business development efforts, strategy development, client engagement and pursuits in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, and Washington.
• Serve as key staff on pursuits: project manager, deputy project manager, design lead, advisor, subject matter expert, etc.
• Assist in procuring contracts with preferred sub‑consultants and 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 client and industry events and associations.

• Lead the delivery of rail‑based transportation projects and project teams for agencies in the Northwest Pacific District (Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, Washington) as an active member of the Major Projects team.
• Lead key projects as Project Manager, Senior Lead or other appropriate role.
• 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.
• Proficiency with technical writing, Microsoft Office suite, spreadsheets, and project management tools.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required (less than 20%).

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of post‑education experience in the civil engineering transportation industry, focusing on Business Development, Project Delivery, Program/Project Management, and/or Alternative Delivery.
• 5+ years of total experience in passenger rail, freight rail, and/or transit rail.
• Ability to lead and grow the railroad, transit, and civil engineering business.
• Proficient understanding of the project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and strong background in project management.
• Highly proficient analytical and organizational skills with business acumen to bridge business and project management.
• Experience as a project manager, deputy project manager, or task lead on projects.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Established client relationships and industry contacts.
• Strong self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid‑level to senior‑level team members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), and PM tools.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to write proposals and project‑related documents.
• Proven track record…