Description
We are seeking a Senior Vice President, Mechanical Engineering to lead the growth and delivery of our Mechanical Engineering practice in Los Angeles, with a strong focus on Healthcare, Commercial, Higher Education, and Civic market sectors.
As a Senior Vice President, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, a market leader within the Southern California region, and a key contributor to the continued expansion of WSP's Property & Buildings business.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Business Development
- Lead strategic growth initiatives for the Mechanical Engineering practice throughout Southern California.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, government agencies, healthcare systems, universities, developers, architects, and contractors.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities and major project pursuits.
- Collaborate with regional and national leadership to establish growth strategies and market priorities.
- Lead proposal development, presentations, contract negotiations, and client engagement activities.
- Represent WSP at industry organizations, conferences, and networking events.
Technical Leadership
- Provide executive oversight and technical direction for complex mechanical engineering projects.
- Guide project teams in the planning, design, and delivery of HVAC, central utility plant, sustainable energy, and building systems projects.
- Champion innovation, resiliency, sustainability, and decarbonization initiatives across all project types.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, quality management procedures, and client requirements.
- Serve as subject matter expert and trusted advisor on critical projects.
Team Development
- Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture focused on professional growth and technical excellence.
- Support recruitment, retention, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to project managers, senior engineers, and emerging leaders.
Project & Operational Management
- Provide executive oversight of project performance, profitability, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Partner with project managers and operational leaders to ensure successful project execution.
- Monitor financial performance, resource planning, utilization, and business metrics.
- Support risk management and quality assurance initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 15+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, including leadership responsibilities.
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale Healthcare, Commercial, Higher Education, and/or Civic projects.
- Strong business development experience with a proven record of developing client relationships and winning work.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex project portfolios.
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, sustainable design, energy efficiency, and building performance.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Ability to travel as needed to support clients and project teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings
Compensation
- Expected Salary: $194,900 - $310,860