Senior Bus Rapid Transit Planning Manager

WSP • Los Angeles, CA

7h

About The Position

Be involved in transforming communities with our California Planning Team and be a part of a supporting our organization regionally as well as nationally to meet 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 devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and serve their needs. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Bus Rapid Transit Planning Manager for our Los Angeles, CA office.
Your Impact
Act as a technical expert on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects at all phases, from feasibility to operations.
Provide Project Management on medium to large-size projects with an opportunity to grow, including contract negotiation and managing a scope, schedule, and budget.
Support larger projects as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Task Manager, or Segment Manager.
Aid local offices pursuing or delivering BRT projects regionally and 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.
Management of technical staff.
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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Urban Planning.
• 10+ plus years of experience in Corridor development, Transit projects, or equivalent.
• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Experience.
• Experience working with Agencies on transit projects.
• Experience with public meetings and knowledge of City neighborhoods, community groups, and elected leadership.
• Demonstrated organizational and communications skills.
• 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
• Direct experience with BRT
• PTOE
• Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects at all phases, from feasibility to operations.
• Provide Project Management on medium to large-size projects with an opportunity to grow, including contract negotiation and managing a scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support larger projects as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Task Manager, or Segment Manager.
• Aid local offices pursuing or delivering BRT projects regionally and 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.
• Management of technical staff.
• 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

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees