Assistant Vice President, Project Management
About The Position
WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Project Management to work from its Arlington, Virginia office as part of the Federal Programs Team. The role focuses on energy resiliency, nuclear power, and facilities engineering, delivering Architectural & Engineering (AE) and program management services for federal clients developing nuclear technologies for Department of War installations. Work may include policy, regulation, permitting, interconnection, site assessment and characterization, engineering, and architectural services. The position is expected to serve a primary role in Program Management Organizations supporting federal agencies’ nuclear programs, working directly for the Department of War, construction contractors, or nuclear original equipment manufacturers. As this market develops, the role will build relationships across the industry, develop a team and technical capabilities, and help deliver services needed for new nuclear projects. The position works with operations and delivery leaders across sectors to position WSP as a trusted choice for clients and employees. Performance is measured in part by project safety, health, environment and quality; portfolio revenue; client satisfaction; operational governance and quality; and cross-sector and regional collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent.
- At least 10 years of successful experience proposing, negotiating fee proposals, and delivering Architectural & Engineering 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 and architectural teams.
- At least 3 years of experience operating within a PMO and overseeing projects through various development phases.
- U.S. citizenship is required 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 overall understanding of Department of War, Department of Navy, Department of Air Force, and Department of Army clients, and the U.S. contracting industry.
- 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 Department of War nuclear market.
- Establish relationships with industry partners to execute complex projects and program management across multiple projects.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Department of War in developing and planning new nuclear programs.
- Serve a key role in Program Management Organizations 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.
- Support Client Account Sponsors, Leads, and/or Managers with client management and satisfaction.
- Deliver portfolio net revenue relative to contracted revenue and uphold project safety, health, environment, quality, governance, and process standards.
- Collaborate and coordinate workshare across WSP sectors and regions to resource programs and projects with appropriate talent.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
