Description
WSP is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President, Roadway Engineer/Project Manager to support and grow its Transportation & Infrastructure practice in the Las Vegas market.
The successful candidate will manage and deliver complex roadway, BRT, multimodal, and civil infrastructure projects for key clients including Clark County Public Works, NDOT, the Department of Aviation, the RTCs of Southern and Northern Nevada, and regional municipalities.
Responsibilities
- Apply high-level civil engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases.
- Lead planning, design, and delivery of roadway and multimodal transportation projects.
- Manage project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, and risk.
- Oversee preparation of roadway geometrics, plans, profiles, typical sections, estimates, and supporting analyses.
- Ensure QA/QC compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
- Coordinate with internal disciplines and external agencies.
- Serve as primary client contact and support growth of Nevada T&I into a top-tier provider.
- Oversee development and implementation of advanced technologies and design requirements.
- Assist with engineering review of permit applications, designs, and contracts.
- Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations.
- Develop a client base and identify business development opportunities.
- Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
- Remain current in the latest civil engineering techniques and practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering, specifically roadway/transportation design and Project Management experience.
- Licensed PE in Nevada (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects for NDOT, County, RTC, or municipal clients.
- Highly proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, and design software.
- Strong knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
- Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior-level team or project members.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and discipline-specific design software.
- Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and directing subcontractors.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience with federally funded/NEPA projects.
- Business development and proposal experience.