Lead Project Manager − Transportation Geotechnical and Tunneling

WSP•New York, NY

4h•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lead Project Manager - Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership on underground structural engineering projects. This role will be within our national Geotechnical and Tunneling group, and Transportation and Infrastructure business line. The right candidate will have strong project management skills, applicable to the design, rehabilitation and construction-support of tunnels, stations, shafts and vaults. This role will be based out of our New York City office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering.
10+ years of experience designing tunnels, retaining walls, bridges and related structures
Experienced in the design and analysis of reinforced concrete and structural steel
Proven success in: Task or Project Management
Proven success in: Staff development and leadership
Proven success in: Development of deliverable packages
Proven success in: Technical innovation
Proven success in: Quality management
Proven success in: Inter-disciplinary coordination
Proven success in: Structural inspections
Proven success in: Construction support
Professional Engineer Registration in New York State, willing to obtain PE registration in other states.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Direct experience with MTA (NYCT) and subway station framing
Experience with inspection and rehabilitation-design of underground structures
Familiarity with finite element and beam-spring modeling
Experience with construction cost estimating
Experience with alternative delivery methods.

Responsibilities

Managing teams of structural engineers (and other disciplines).
Advancing and implementing state-of-the-art structural engineering practices, inclusive of advanced modelling/analysis/design tools, digital delivery, AI.
Driving the development of innovative technical concepts to reduce construction cost, risk, and project duration.
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 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 purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Flexible and agile workplace model