Deputy Project Manager

WSP • New York, NY

21h • $122,700 - $182,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Deputy Project Manager for a rail transportation project in the New York City region. The Deputy Project Manager supports the Project Manager in the day‑to‑day technical, commercial, and coordination activities required to successfully deliver a complex design‑build transportation project. This role acts as a key integrator between engineering disciplines, construction, testing & commissioning, safety, quality, and the client, ensuring that scope, schedule, cost, and contractual obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, systems, civil, mechanical, or related discipline), architecture, or Business Administration or Project Management or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience on large mission critical infrastructure or rail projects, preferably in a design‑build environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting project management functions on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong technical foundation with the ability to interface between engineering and project management.
• Solid understanding of project delivery and lifecycle management.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment.
• Proficient in project reporting tools, document control systems, and standard engineering software.
• Exposure to AI and AI tools (such as AI agents) for Project Management / delivery of projects.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably rail transportation and/or CBTC projects or projects that involve complex system integration.
• Experience with rail systems, signaling, CBTC, communications, or complex systems integration is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in overall project execution, planning, and reporting across design, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams (signaling, communications, track, traction power, systems engineering) to confirm alignment with contract scope and interfaces.
• Track progress against schedule and milestones, identify risks and issues, and support mitigation planning.
• Prepare inputs for internal and client progress meetings, dashboards, and executive reviews.
• Support implementation of Project Controls Plan, including schedule control and progress measurement, cost tracking, forecasting, and burn rate monitoring, KPI development and performance oversight.
• Review and challenge Design‑Builder schedule updates, productivity assumptions, and recovery plans.
• Support earned value / progress measurement where applicable.
• Track early warning indicators to proactively identify delays or cost risks (aligned with PMC performance oversight expectations).
• Support systems engineering activities, including requirements management, design reviews, and technical stage gate readiness.
• Confirm design deliverables are consistent with contract requirements, applicable standards, and approved concepts of operations.
• Assist in managing technical interfaces between subsystems and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with construction and installation teams to confirm engineering intent is correctly implemented in the field.
• Support planning and execution of installation, testing, cutover, and commissioning activities, including review of procedures and reports.
• Track and help resolve field issues, NCRs, and technical clarifications in coordination with engineering and quality teams.
• Support change management, variation evaluation, and claims analysis.
• Assist in review and validation of payment applications, change orders / equitable adjustments, and contractor correspondence.
• Confirm all actions align strictly with contract requirements rather than informal agreements.
• Oversight of logs maintained by PMC: RFIs, Submittals, Changes / NOCs.
• Support independent cost estimating and negotiation preparation (where required).
• Confirm compliance with System Safety Certification process, Quality Management Plan, Environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, readiness reviews, and certification milestones.
• Verify Design‑Builder adherence to approved procedures and standards.
• Interface with MTA C&D leadership, NYCT operations (Service Delivery, OCC), and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Support preparation for executive-level briefings and decision forums.
• Maintain clear and professional communication aligned with PMC’s role as owner’s representative.
• Confirm all project documentation is properly tracked, reviewed, approved, and archived; Aligned with Document Control Plan requirements.
• Oversee completeness of Submittals, Technical deliverables, and Close-out documentation.
• Support traceability across requirements, design, and testing artifacts.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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