Assistant Vice President, Rail & Transit Project Manager

WSP • Seattle, WA

4d • $147,000 - $205,000

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Assistant Vice President, Rail and Transit Project Manager. This position will support our Northwest Pacific projects. This person will be involved in projects with our Major Projects Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.
Our Pacific Northwest Major Projects Team provides project and program management and engineering services for major transportation infrastructure projects and supports WSP's projects in the Pacific Northwest region. Our Pacific Northwest Major Projects Team works on multiple projects, in close coordination with other technical departments. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach- and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This position can be located in any of our Offices in the Pacific Northwest.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in the civil engineering transportation industry, focusing on Business Development, Project Delivery, Program/Project Management and/or Alternative Delivery.
• 5+ years of total experience in passenger rail, freight rail, and/or transit rail.
• Ability to lead and grow the railroad, transit, and civil engineering business.
• Proficient understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and strong background and experience in project management.
• Highly proficient analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
• Experience as a project manager, deputy project manager or task lead on projects.
• Strong management/leadership skills.
• Established client relationships and industry contacts.
• Strong self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior-level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work within a team environment, as well as writing proposals and project-related documents like project scopes of work and reports.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Department of Transportations and/or private or public rail authorities.
• Experience working with freight rail.
• Member of a professional association for railroad engineering personnel.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the management, growth and development of railroad (freight and passenger) and transit rail related work within the Major Projects team.
• Provide leadership in consultation with the Vice President Rail and Transit, Local Business Leader and Senior Management Team.
• Focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the overall success of the West Region.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Support our clients and the industry through innovative thought and advancement of transformative transportation projects.
• Collaborate with other local offices and in-house national transportation delivery experts, including the freight rail national business line, to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions.
• Support railroad and transit transportation business development efforts, strategy development, client engagement and pursuits in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii and Washington.
• Serve as key staff on pursuits: project manager, deputy project manager, design lead, advisor, subject matter expert, etc.
• Assist in the process of procuring contracts with preferred sub-consultants and contractors for transportation projects.
• Engage with clients to develop new business leads and project pursuits.
• Develop strategic alliances and project partners to secure new work.
• Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations.
• Lead the delivery of rail-based transportation projects and project teams for agencies in the Northwest Pacific District (Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii and Washington) as an active member of the Major Projects team.
• Lead key projects as Project Manager, Sr Lead or other roles as appropriate.
• Participate in contract negotiations.
• Guide staff and assist in project management responsibilities, including oversight of project financial performance, adherence to project management and quality control plans, and adequacy of risk management plans.
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure quality project deliverables, including PS&E documents, engineering reports, project memorandums, etc.
• Proficiency with technical writing, Microsoft Office suite, technology, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. (less than 20%)

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

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