Assistant Vice President, Project Management

WSP•Novi, MI

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Project Manager for our Novi, MI office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact Manage project contracts, staff, budgets and schedules Manage demolition and environmental projects, site characterization, remedial designs, and preparation of reports and other related documentation Development of new clients Network with new and existing clients to effectively position for and develop work opportunities Prepare contract proposals and cost estimates Manage field work for site characterization, site remediation, building materials abatement, and heavy demolition, including oversight of subcontractors, and sampling of building materials, soil and ground water in accordance with state and Federal regulations and protocols Perform, analyze and report on specific project tasks under general supervision and research and recommend solutions to technical problems in accordance with accepted scientific/engineering practices and principles Participation and collaboration with other WSP offices and staff on larger, multidisciplinary assignments Work with and mentor junior and mid-level staff on demolition and environmental projects Work effectively with team members as well as independently

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, or environmental sciences, or related discipline.
Experience across a range of commercial, industrial, and federal sectors.
10+ years relevant experience with increasing levels of project complexity and management responsibility
Track record of performance in a seller-doer culture (business development/client management)
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in State and Federal regulations and processes
Strong written and oral communication skills, strong desire to provide excellent, innovative, practical customer services and a commitment to technical excellence
Must be well organized, have the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time, deliver on time and on budget
Demonstrated supervisory experience for field contract services and hands-on training of junior personnel
Proficient in MS Project
Some daytime and overnight travel is expected (20-30% of the time)

Nice To Haves

MS degree or other graduate certifications in engineering, geology, environmental sciences or related discipline(s)
PE or PG or other applicable registration preferred
Proficiency in Primavera P6
Ability to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam

Responsibilities

Manage project contracts, staff, budgets and schedules
Manage demolition and environmental projects, site characterization, remedial designs, and preparation of reports and other related documentation
Development of new clients
Network with new and existing clients to effectively position for and develop work opportunities
Prepare contract proposals and cost estimates
Manage field work for site characterization, site remediation, building materials abatement, and heavy demolition, including oversight of subcontractors, and sampling of building materials, soil and ground water in accordance with state and Federal regulations and protocols
Perform, analyze and report on specific project tasks under general supervision and research and recommend solutions to technical problems in accordance with accepted scientific/engineering practices and principles
Participation and collaboration with other WSP offices and staff on larger, multidisciplinary assignments
Work with and mentor junior and mid-level staff on demolition and environmental projects
Work effectively with team members as well as independently