Description
WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership on underground structural engineering projects within our national Geotechnical and Tunneling group, and Transportation and Infrastructure business line.
The right candidate will have strong project management skills, applicable to the design, rehabilitation and construction-support of tunnels, stations, shafts and vaults. This role will be based out of our New York City office.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing teams of structural engineers and other disciplines
- Advancing and implementing state-of-the-art structural engineering practices, including advanced modelling/analysis/design tools, digital delivery, and AI
- Driving the development of innovative technical concepts to reduce construction cost, risk, and project duration
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
- Adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering
- 10+ years of experience designing tunnels, retaining walls, bridges, and related structures
- Experience in the design and analysis of reinforced concrete and structural steel
- Proven success in task or project management, staff development and leadership, development of deliverable packages, technical innovation, quality management, inter-disciplinary coordination, structural inspections, and construction support
- Professional Engineer Registration in New York State, willing to obtain PE registration in other states
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Direct experience with MTA (NYCT) and subway station framing
- Experience with inspection and rehabilitation-design of underground structures
- Familiarity with finite element and beam-spring modeling
- Experience with construction cost estimating
- Experience with alternative delivery methods
Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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: The expected salary range for this position in New York City is $140K-$190K.