Senior Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project Manager

WSP • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Be involved in transforming communities with our National Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our collaborative approach has allowed us to build thriving communities, expand transportation options, and improve quality of life. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! WSP has contributed to BRT projects throughout the U.S. as well as internationally, some of which are highly advanced with systems that combine the latest technology with efficient, low-impact vehicle operations, state-of-the-art busways, stations and signaling designs. BRT continues to be a transport mode of choice in communities across the world - providing a faster, more reliable, and comfortable transit experience for riders. From feasibility studies, planning, preliminary engineering, and final design to construction-phase services, vehicle procurement, station-area planning, and commissioning – the WSP BRT team helps agencies and clients deliver projects and programs through every phase. WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior BRT Project Manager for northern California (San Francisco, Oakland, Antioch).

Requirements

• A collaborator, communicator, and systems thinker.
• A self-motivator that requires minimal oversight.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, innovator, and problem-solver.
• Comfortable with navigating complex, challenging, and rewarding projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar designation.
• 12+ plus years of experience in transit projects or equivalent.
• Experience working with agencies to deliver transit projects.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, including collaborating with local governments, local and federal agencies, community groups, and elected leadership.
• Demonstrated organizational and communications skills.
• Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment.
• 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 Engineering or similar graduate level degree
• PE license.
• Direct experience with BRT

Responsibilities

• Lead California BRT business development and strategic initiatives in areas such as Sacramento and West Sacramento.
• Be a leader in developing our BRT team in California.
• Serve as a technical expert on BRT projects across all phases, from concept to construction to revenue service.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver medium ($1 million) to large contracts ($50 million).
• Manage contract negotiations, scope and fee development, project setup, subcontracts, change management, management plans (Project Management Plans, Quality Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, Project Safety Plans), and project reviews.
• Manage delivery of scope, schedule, and budget in collaboration with task managers.
• Serve as primary point-of-contact for clients on projects.
• Mentor and train staff in BRT best practices, including delivery, design, and quality.
• Opportunities to support delivery of BRT projects nationally with technical expertise, including opportunities to travel.
• Demonstrate your skills to the industry through conference presentations and paper publication.
• Assist in growing the business by building relationships, writing marketing proposals, and providing other business development support.
• 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

• 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: Senior