Description
WSP USA is seeking a Vice President, Civil Engineering to join our Mountain Pacific Transportation team in Portland, OR.
This role provides 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline and function
- Perform engineering reviews of permit applications, designs, and contracts
- Lead larger-scale civil engineering projects
- Pursue and develop business opportunities within a geography
- Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation and presentations
- Support the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Civil Engineering work
- Ensure profitable performance of projects and successful completion within the specified area
- Assist with business tactical action plans and meet with public or private entities
- Develop and improve engineering discipline certifications and value proposition
- Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys
- Schedule engineering discipline meetings and serve as a liaison to external entities
- Develop proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics
- Interpret and summarise data and provide strategic advice to clients
- Develop a client base and identify business development opportunities
- Mentor staff and manage assigned personnel
- Remain current in the latest civil engineering techniques and practices
- Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a 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, and infrastructure design
- Strong working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, and regulations
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance to team members
- Advanced proficiency with office automation and design software
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Engineering
- Experience in managing document reviews and approvals in a multi-project environment