Bridge Inspection District Manager – Midwest Region

WSP•Chicago, IL

4d•$250,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Technical Director for its Midwest Bridge Inspection Group within the National Bridge Inspection Practice. This hybrid position is based in WSP’s Chicago offices and supports the National Market Sector Lead of Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Services and the Technical Excellence Center Lead. The role is full-time and includes business development and winning bridge inspection and repair work for state departments of transportation and other transportation agencies. The position applies education, licensure, and relevant experience to independently evaluate the condition, function, and load-carrying capacity of structures and their components. Evaluations may inform recommendations to owners about repair, rehabilitation, or replacement. The role also provides strategic and technical leadership for structural engineering, leads complex projects, develops and manages client relationships and business opportunities, and guides staff and project teams. Work includes reviewing engineering documents and construction activities, managing project scope, schedule, budgets, and performance, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and engineering practices. The position collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, clients, subcontractors, and community entities; contributes to strategy and pipeline development; mentors and manages staff; and provides high-level advice and trusted-advisor services to clients. Occasional travel may be required based on project needs. WSP describes its workplace model as flexible and agile while meeting client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
12 or more years of relevant post-education experience in engineering, structural/civil engineering, and infrastructure design.
Professional engineer license required; multi-state licensure preferred.
Advanced proficiency in structural engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, standards of care, and their application to permitting and project work.
Advanced proficiency in building and infrastructure design.
Strong working knowledge of structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, record-keeping requirements, and their business impact.
Advanced proficiency in technical computations and calculations applying engineering principles, interpreting plans and specifications, and comparing facts with applicable regulations.
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid- and senior-level team or project members while adhering strictly to QA/QC.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with employees at all organizational levels.
Tactical lateral-thinking ability, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a pressurized work environment.
Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management, clients, regulators, and staff across the company, including people outside formal reporting relationships.
Advanced proficiency with office automation and discipline-specific software, technology, mathematics, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools. Listed software includes MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS.
Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to adapt quickly to change and accommodate varied schedules and hours to meet business needs.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
Strong experience managing review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment.
Multi-state engineer licensure.

Responsibilities

Provide proactive strategic leadership, direction, expertise, and support for the structural engineering discipline and function.
Review permit applications, design plans and specifications, standby plans, engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections for compliance with applicable regulations and engineering standards.
Lead complex structural engineering projects, coordinate contributors, oversee budgets, track hours and expenses, monitor performance and external events, and supervise subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
Pursue and develop business and oversee successful execution of buildings and infrastructure work, particularly large projects in the assigned geography.
Lead technical aspects of contract negotiations, presentations, and meetings.
Support long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development for structural engineering and infrastructure work across relevant disciplines.
Ensure profitable performance and successful completion of projects in the assigned area.
Assist with annual updates to business tactical action plans.
Meet with public and private entities and individuals to discuss engineering and construction challenges and programs.
Develop and continuously improve engineering discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition.
Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys, align discipline functions with business and project strategy, and identify and address skill gaps or business-operation risks.
Schedule discipline meetings and provide updates and recommendations that promote expertise and innovation in project work.
Represent and liaise for the engineering discipline with federal, state, and local agencies, clients, subcontractors, industry groups, and government and community entities.
Develop proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budget metrics; plan, develop, and manage projects in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and engineering practices.
Interpret and summarize data, reports, and documents to reach engineering and regulatory conclusions.
Provide written and verbal input to multidisciplinary project teams and contribute strategic advice to clients.
Develop a client base for structural engineering services, identify business development opportunities, and cross-sell WSP capabilities.
Mentor staff and support their professional growth and development.
Manage assigned staff and provide performance guidance and leadership.
Stay current with structural engineering techniques and practices.
Collaborate across disciplines to provide trusted-advisor service and future-ready client solutions.
Make responsible and ethical decisions concerning company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s policies and Code of Conduct.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
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