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Technical Director, Transportation Project Manager

WSP South Jordan, UT senior part-time

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Description

WSP is seeking a Technical Director, Transportation Project Manager to join our Salt Lake City Transportation Team.

The Technical Director, Transportation Project Manager will provide leadership within a sector of the organisation to ensure civil engineering subject matter, technical deliverables, infrastructure projects and programs are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry and company standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

  • Contribute to the management, growth and development of the Civil Engineering team.
  • Provide leadership, partnering closely with the Local Business Leader and Senior Management Team.
  • Focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the overall success of the SW Mountain District and West Region.
  • Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

Business Development

  • Support 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 to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions.
  • Lead transportation business development efforts, strategy development, client engagement and pursuits in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.
  • Serve as key staff on pursuits: project manager, deputy project manager, design lead, advisor, etc.

Project/Program Management

  • Lead the delivery of transportation projects and project teams for agencies in the SW Mountain District (Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico) as an active member of the transportation team.
  • Lead key projects as Project Manager, Sr Lead or other roles as appropriate.
  • Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
  • Lead staff and have responsibility for project management responsibilities, including oversight of project financial performance, adherence to project management and quality control plans, and adequacy of risk management plans.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the profitable performance of individual projects and the successful completion of projects within the specified area.
  • Assist with the preparation of an annual update to business tactical action plans within the specified area.
  • Ensure that engineering discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition is developed and continuously improved.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • 12+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering, civil and infrastructure design.
  • Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
  • Advanced proficiency with civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
  • Advanced proficiency with infrastructure design.
  • Strong working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and the business impact upon the organisation.

This role is part-time and may not be benefits eligible.

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Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Master's Degree in Engineering
  • experience in managing document review and approval

Ready to apply?

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