Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management

WSP • New York, NY

5d • $330,000 - $370,000

About The Position

WSP is hiring a Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management, in the New York Metropolitan Area. The role serves as Project Director and Owner’s Representative for a high-profile design-build transit rail infrastructure project, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver major transportation assets through final completion. The position also leads the Program Management Team and oversees delivery, performance, client and stakeholder communications, project controls, staff development, business development, and successful execution of major transportation projects.

The role is accountable for the full scope of program management services, including technical, quality, constructability, construction management, contract administration, change management, schedule and cost monitoring, safety, risk and regulatory compliance, stakeholder and third-party coordination, and project closeout and acceptance. It develops and maintains project management plans and independently reviews project progress, schedules, performance metrics, and solutions to project issues.

The Senior Vice President builds relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, partner firms, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders. The position provides subject matter expertise to internal and external entities, develops business contacts and opportunities, collaborates across disciplines, and advances staff development and a culture of learning, innovation, ethical conduct, and continual improvement. The selected candidate is subject to client approval.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience delivering transportation infrastructure projects with construction costs exceeding $1 billion.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• New York, New York, or Connecticut Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain one readily.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Director and Owner’s Representative for a high-profile design-build transit rail infrastructure project in the NY Metro area.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering major transportation assets through final completion.
• Lead the Program Management Team in delivering technical, quality, constructability, construction management, contract administration, change management, monitoring, compliance, coordination, closeout, and acceptance services.
• Manage delivery-team performance and provide leadership to assigned management and staff.
• Prepare and report project updates to client and stakeholder executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain Project Management Plans covering program controls, document control, design management, risk management, safety management, quality control, and environmental compliance.
• Independently review project progress, perform schedule review and analysis, provide solutions to project issues, and strategize improvements to operational performance metrics.
• Support and empower staff and direct reports to complete assignments on time and on budget.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, agencies, partner firms, sub-consultants, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Lead staff development through mentoring, training, coaching, and professional development.
• Manage and execute major transportation projects, monitoring events, expenses, performance, and profitability.
• Oversee the discipline’s vision and mission, value proposition, and alignment with corporate and client strategy, governmental regulations and policies, and QA/QC requirements.
• Foster a learning culture that values innovative expertise and continual personal development.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to improve discipline-related processes, systems, and practices and mitigate risks.
• Serve as a program management subject matter expert to internal and external entities, including government agencies, clients, subcontractors, industry groups, and community entities.
• Develop high-level business contacts and a client base for program management services, identify business development opportunities, and cross-sell WSP capabilities.
• Collaborate with professionals and senior leaders across disciplines to provide future-ready client solutions.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions concerning company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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