Technical Project Manager, Civil Engineer

About This Role

WSP is seeking a Technical Project Manager, Civil Engineer to join our Washington transportation team. This position provides subject matter technical project leadership and guidance in managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned projects or portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals and subject matter experts to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects.
• Support the long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Civil Engineering work for WSP.
• Lead and develop proposals and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics.
• Lead complex civil engineering projects ensuring contributors know their responsibilities and deadlines.
• Establish and drive the appropriate levels of technical review required for the project.
• Supervise and mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Manage contract negotiations, presentations, and meetings from project inception to completion.
• Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute high-level strategic advice to clients.
• Exercise responsible decision-making regarding company funds and resources, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• WA Professional Engineering license required.
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience with roadway/highway/site development/transit design within the Transportation industry.
• A minimum of 5+ years’ project management experience on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Sound Transit, WSDOT, and City of Seattle engineering practices.
• Highly proficient with civil engineering principles and practices.
• Proficient understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry.
• Highly proficient analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge business and project management.
• Strong self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with technical writing and relevant software, including MS Office suite products.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health and safety policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice to have:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.