Senior Manager

WSP • Springfield, IL

2d • $107,260 - $183,800 • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Manager to join their Transportation team in their Springfield, IL office. This role offers an opportunity to grow the existing team of engineers and design complex transportation projects in central and southern Illinois, including the metropolitan St. Louis area. The central and southern Illinois team focuses on delivering projects for clients while mentoring and developing team members for future opportunities.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 15+ years of experience in the Transportation engineering field
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional Engineer’s License in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa desired.
• Hands-on experience in OpenRoads Designer
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Ability to implement WSP's Quality Control Procedures
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• Leadership experience working with IDOT, and other local agencies
• Business development experience
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Utilize relationships with clients to achieve WSP's business development goals
• Develop working relationships with clients and consultant partners
• Build and expand a local team to support client needs
• Mentor existing and new staff
• Lead tasks & design teams in the execution of projects
• Provide technical expertise in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications
• Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues during design
• 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
• Collaborate with key staff across disciplines (i.e. drainage, structures) as required

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement
• Paid time off for voting
• Paid time off for attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

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