Description
WSP is currently seeking a Senior Vice President to lead their Transportation Innovative Delivery Practice within their Advisory & Planning business line. The right individual can be based in any major city in the United States.
The Transportation Innovative Delivery Practice Leader will develop a robust service area focusing on providing advice on the planning, development, procurement, financing, and execution of complex transportation projects through innovative delivery. This practice will focus on the transportation sector, including highways, tolling, bridges, transit, and rail, but will also work collaboratively with practice leaders focusing on other sectors, including water, energy, and social infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Guiding project owners through the delivery of capital projects, including advising on the selection of optimal delivery methods such as Public-Private-Partnerships (P3), design-build, progressive design-build, and construction manager/general contractor.
- Advising project owners on the financing and funding of capital projects, with an emphasis on innovative delivery.
- Supporting project owners to determine project goals and constraints and preparing them to execute complex projects using innovative, collaborative methods.
- Assisting with the development of procurement strategies and drafting procurement documents for alternative delivery projects.
- Developing procurement strategies and evaluating procurement processes to engage entities to design, construct, operate, and maintain capital assets.
- Developing risk profiles for projects, including drafting risk matrices and facilitating risk workshops.
- Collaborating with project team members to ensure successful project planning, procurement, and delivery.
- Developing strategies for change management and alternative delivery project implementation.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor's or equivalent degree in a relevant field.
- 15+ years of direct experience with project contracting and/or alternative project delivery, with leadership experience on major infrastructure projects.
- Experience with infrastructure in transportation, and preferably in another sector such as water, power and energy, or social infrastructure.
- Knowledge and application of innovative project delivery methods.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Active engagement in relevant industry organizations.
- Authorization to work in the United States immediately.
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 $280,000 - $325,000.