Senior Manager

WSP • Springfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Transportation team in our Springfield, IL office. This is an opportunity to grow our existing team of engineers, designing some of the most complex and impactful transportation projects in central and southern Illinois, including the metropolitan St. Louis area. At WSP, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career to make it what you want it to be. Our central and southern Illinois team focuses on delivering projects for our clients while mentoring and developing team members to prepare them for future opportunities. Here at WSP, everything is within our reach-and yours as a WSP employee. Join us and help shape the future!

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
• 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
• Professional Engineer’s License in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa desired.

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

• 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