Senior Bridge Project Manager

WSP • Indianapolis, IN

24d

About The Position

Be involved in exciting projects with our Bridge Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Bridge Senior Technical Manager to help grow our successful Indianapolis office. This position is best suited for an engineer who is seeking an opportunity to work within a team-focused local office, with the resources and support of a large world-wide engineering firm. Career development, mentoring and employee satisfaction is key within our local office and the firm. At WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Join us and help shape the future!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural design experience.
• Professional Engineer Licensure/Certification in Indiana or ability to gain licensure through reciprocity.
• Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Passion for client-facing involvement in the infrastructure markets across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to project team members, with strict adherence to quality control and assurance policies.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Structural or Civil engineering.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• INDOT bridge design experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with District, Regional, and National Business Line staff in the pursuit and delivery of critical infrastructure projects for key clients.
• Develop and expand client base with a focus on providing high quality structural engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities and partnerships.
• Manage planning and/or engineering projects including roadway, freight rail and pedestrian bridge design, retaining walls, sign structures, and similar projects.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions.
• Develop design plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Work with local office leadership to develop client-facing strategies for the region.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Perform structures-related computations and analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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: Senior