Senior Technical Director, Project Management

WSP Global • New York, NY

96d • $162,400 - $310,860

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a part-time Senior Technical Director, Project Management position to join our dynamic team in New York City, New York office. Provides leadership, definition, and oversight pertaining to the consistent delivery of large scale/highly complex bus project management work within a sector or national business line, ensuring the application of capabilities and expertise, and that QA/QC practices are in alignment with Corporate business strategy, operational performance, and risk management objectives. Serves as a Project Management subject matter expert and champion for ensuring corporate compliance with all internal project management standards and successfully addressing current and future project management challenges within a large-scale and multi-faceted business organization. Work with a team of senior managers and engineers on tasks to analyze and modify bus fleets in the Northeast area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• 15+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• Advanced-level understanding of the project delivery process within the A/E/C industry.
• Extensive background and experience in large-scale project management.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency with analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate project management principles, practices, process, delivery, execution, and the business impact upon the organization.
• Strong heavy bus knowledge and a high level of understanding of bus depot operations.
• Demonstrated exceptional ability with establishing, implementing, and managing multiple larger scale/complex projects.
• Excellent self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strategic lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products, and PM tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours.

Nice To Haves

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAP-M) is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the most complex and largest scale projects within the organization, ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when.
• Prepare and oversee relevant project budgets, forecasts, margins and KPIs.
• Monitor external events and risk contingencies, tracking hours and expenses.
• Ensure QA/QC and satisfactory performance, and manage the contractual obligations to deliver the project or assigned portfolio of assigned project(s) as defined in the contract.
• Foster effective and proactive strategies to engage project stakeholders at all levels, maintain effective relationships, and report on project progress.
• Provide guidance and leadership with pursuit/initiation activities for projects meeting defined criteria or risk profile.
• Participate in the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
• Accountable for the profitable performance and successful completion of all individual projects within the specified area or portfolio.
• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
• Ensure updates occur with system and process documentation including: Risk (REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety (PSP), and Communications Plan where applicable.
• Lead problem project and project management discipline meetings, addressing root cause issues and potential solutions.
• Lead the development of project recovery plans, including team input for developing strategy for correcting project budget and overrun issues with the client.
• Ensure regular project reporting and updates are provided to clients, technical areas, and business unit managers.
• Ensure the completion of all formal project closeout activities, along with the facilitation and documentation of a lessons-learned meeting with key project staff.
• Remain current in the latest Project Management techniques and practices (PMAP).
• Collaborate with professionals and leadership from a variety of disciplines to provide 'trusted advisor' service and future ready solutions for clients.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree