Assistant Vice President, Project Management

WSP • Arlington, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Project Management, based in its Arlington, Virginia office. The position is part of the Federal Programs Team and supports projects involving energy resiliency, nuclear power, and facilities engineering. Its primary focus is executing architectural and engineering (AE) and program management services for federal clients developing nuclear technologies for Department of War installations, including work related to policy, regulation, permitting, and interconnection. Projects may range from site assessment and characterization through engineering and architectural services.

The role is expected to have a primary role in Program Management Organizations (PMOs) supporting federal agencies’ nuclear programs. Work may be performed directly for the Department of War, a construction contractor, or a nuclear original equipment manufacturer. As this market develops, the position will build relationships across market segments, develop a team and technical capabilities, and work with operations and delivery leaders across sectors to position WSP as a trusted choice for clients and employees.

Success is measured by project safety, health, environment, and quality performance; net revenue delivered against contracted revenue; client satisfaction; operational governance, process adherence, and quality; and collaboration and workshare across WSP sectors and regions. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of successful experience proposing, negotiating fee proposals, and delivering AE planning, design, and construction-phase oversight services on projects under U.S. Department of War contracts.
• At least 7 years of experience managing multidisciplinary engineering or architectural teams.
• At least 3 years of experience operating within a PMO and overseeing projects through various development phases.
• U.S. citizenship, due to client requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams and varied stakeholders, and developing and executing strategies to deliver business results.
• Demonstrated track record managing large and complex opportunities and pursuits as well as smaller task orders.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) licensure.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Department of War, Department of Navy, Department of Air Force, and Department of Army clients.
• Knowledge of the U.S. contracting industry and a strong understanding of federal budgeting and industry business drivers.
• Ability to communicate effectively under limited time constraints.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration as a U.S.-licensed Engineer.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive business in the emerging nuclear market with the Department of War.
• Establish relationships with industry partners to execute challenging projects and program management across multiple projects.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Department of War in developing and planning new nuclear programs.
• Take a key role in PMOs executing a broad federal nuclear portfolio.
• Develop new team members and expand services to meet market needs.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams in making informed technical decisions.
• Foster innovation and technical excellence within teams.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities and coordinate implementation with the Project Delivery Leader and Director of Federal Property and Buildings.
• Assist Client Account Sponsors, Leads, and/or Managers with client management and satisfaction.
• Support collaboration and workshare across WSP sectors and regions to resource programs and projects with appropriate talent.
• Deliver portfolio performance across SHEQ, net revenue, client satisfaction, operational governance, process adherence, and quality.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation or other personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior