Senior Technical Manager, Transit and Rail Engineering

WSP•Washington, DC

30d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a multifaceted candidate to fill the Senior Technical Manager position on our Transit and Rail team in Washington, DC. The proven leader will have experience leading cross-functional teams and meeting target KPI metrics for large programs. The role requires leadership and business development support throughout the region and strong technical knowledge. The right candidate will have a desire to work collaboratively to reinforce our strategic vision across the region. This position will work closely with area experts to identify growth areas, opportunities and pipeline pursuits. The ideal candidate will have a desire to lead both technical programs and develop the analytical skills necessary to drive the overall business forward.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in the transit and rail sector
Bachelor's degree in civil / structural engineering
Licensed engineer (PE) in DC, MD or VA
Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Critical strategic and creative thinking skills
Self-motivated, well-organized, and works well with others
Local to the DC/Northern Virginia/Maryland area and available to work in office / on-site regularly

Nice To Haves

Proficient in track and structural design
Active in local professional organizations
Master's degree in engineering or related field
Licensed in all 3 local jurisdictions: DC, MD, VA
Technical experience includes major local agencies

Responsibilities

Lead major programs for key public sector clients
Scope development, scheduling, client management, and invoicing
Experience in assembling teams in a matrixed environment
Serve as a technical project manager for transit design projects.
Coordination with other directors/leaders to ensure a consistent level of technical standards and applications on projects.
Prepare technical memoranda and management reports
Support internal business management processes
Practice building, mentorship and skill development of professional staff
Management of multi-discipline technical teams to deliver projects to clients
Develop and manage a portfolio of design and construction management work in the transit and site development industries
Candidate must be adept at facilitating large working meetings both internally and to external facing clients

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.

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