Description
WSP USA is currently seeking a Vice President, Civil Engineering to join and grow our Northeast Civil Transportation team. The position is available in both our New York City and Valhalla, NY offices.
The Vice President, Civil Engineering will provide 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 the assigned geography
- Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation and presentation
- Support the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Civil Engineering work
- Ensure profitable performance of projects and successful completion within specified areas
- Meet with public or private entities to discuss engineering challenges and programs
- Schedule engineering discipline meetings and provide updates
- Serve as a liaison to external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies
- Develop proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics
- Interpret and summarise data for sound engineering and regulatory conclusions
- Provide verbal and written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams
- Mentor staff and support their growth and professional development
- Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff
- Remain current in the latest civil engineering techniques and practices
- Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines to provide trusted advisor services
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline
- 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering, civil and infrastructure design
- Professional Engineer license in New York required
- Experience in delivering projects for New York public agencies
- Advanced proficiency with civil engineering principles, practices, and infrastructure design
- Strong working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to team members
- Advanced proficiency with office automation and design software
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to company policies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong experience in managing document review and approval
- Prior Project Management experience
Benefits:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $160,300.00 - $240,790.00