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From the employer's careers site First seen 29 Oct 2026 · Still live on 2 Nov 2026

Vice President, Project & Program Management

Salary

$205,000-250,000 per year

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Description

Join WSP's growing Program Management Team in Washington, DC, and play a crucial role in delivering major rail and bridge transportation projects.

As a Vice President, Project & Program Management, you will serve as a Deputy Program Manager on large-scale projects, supporting the Program Manager in leading multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and architects. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the Program Manager in preparing final design documents for rail and bridge facilities
  • Leading teams of Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Office Administrators, Safety staff, and Inspectors for the delivery of bridge/rail facilities and rail systems
  • Overseeing FRA reporting and program budget management
  • Providing independent review of project progress and performing schedule review and analysis
  • Offering solutions to project issues and reviewing key operational performance metrics
  • Empowering staff and direct reports to execute project assignments on time and on budget
  • Supporting the Program Manager in developing and maintaining relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
  • Leading staff development through mentoring, training, coaching, and professional development

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
  • 12 years of relevant experience in delivering transportation infrastructure projects with construction costs exceeding $250 million
  • Proficiency in transit and rail engineering/construction principles, practices, and standards
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred qualifications include:

  • A Master's degree in Program Management
  • PMP Certification

WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.

The expected salary range for this position is $205,000 - $250,000.

Skills

Required

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/85890

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