This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Assistant Vice President, Rail and Transit Project Manager . This position will support our Northwest Pacific projects and will be based out of WSP’s Seattle-WA office. This person will 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.
Your ImpactPeople & Performance Leadership

• Responsible to assist in the management, growth and development of railroad and transit related work within the Civil Engineering team.
• Provide leadership, partnering closely with the Vice President Rail and Transit, 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.

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, including the freight rail national business line, to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions.
• Support railroad and transit transportation 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 the process of 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 the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations.

Project/Program Management

• Lead the delivery of transportation projects, rail and transit projects and project teams for agencies in the Northwest Pacific District (Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii and Washington) as an active member of the transportation team.
• Lead key projects as 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. (less than 20%)
  

Who You Are Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant 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.
• Experience as a project manager, deputy project manager or task lead on projects.
• Strong management/leadership skills.
• Established client relationships and industry contacts.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects
• Proficiency with technical writing, Microsoft Office suite, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Micro Station, In Roads/Open Roads, Auto CAD, Civil 3D), technology, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work within a team environment, as well as writing proposals and project-related documents like project scopes of work and reports.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's of Science in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• Experience working with Department of Transportation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.

WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $133,400 - $198,220
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.


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