Transportation Civil (Roadway) Technical Excellence Center (TEC) Lead Lead

WSP • Denver, CO

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About The Position

This Opportunity Be involved in projects with our Southwest Mountain Leadership Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach- and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transportation Civil (Roadway) Technical Excellence Center (TEC) Lead for Southwest Mountain as part of the Texas Southwest District. Southwest Mountain covers Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. The Civil TEC Lead will focus on business development, marketing, and project pursuits that will help to further strengthen our presence in Southwest states markets. This person will provide leadership to a talented group of professionals spanning all career levels as they work on a multitude of transportation projects. The Civil TEC Lead will rely upon Civil Engineering background to excel at client relations, business development and mentoring staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering, civil and infrastructure design.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Minimum 5 years leading, managing and mentoring teams of Structural engineers and technicians
• Demonstrated experience with State and local governments, contractors, transportation agencies and professional organizations
• Strong history and experience with DOT projects and programs
• Strong project management skills and experience
• Strong technical skills relevant to bridge/ structural design and analysis
• Working experience with marketing, business development, project pursuits, and proposal preparation
• Experience mentoring and developing technical capabilities of mid-level and junior staff
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong (proven) management and interpersonal skills
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Utah, Colorado, Arizona and/or New Mexico
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and strategic process and people leadership for the design, implementation, and administration of engineering discipline’s project and program involvement within the organization.
• Provide leadership, oversight, mentoring and overall management of the Civil Team Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
• Leads growth and development of the Civil team, including interfacing with the Local Business Leader, meeting with clients to develop and expand work, and strategically teaming with other consultants.
• Performs a range of marketing and business development activities, including gathering client intelligence, leading pursuits and proposals, and interfacing through professional organizations.
• Manages tasks as part of project development, including plan and report production.
• Interfaces with staff from a range of other disciplines (traffic, civil, planning, geotechnical, etc.) to support a diverse range of projects.
• Accountable for the profitable performance of the individual projects and the successful completion of the projects within the specified area.
• Drive compliance and accountability-at-all-levels with applicable Federal, State, and Local engineering/design/construction laws, codes, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Improve overall quality and delivery of projects throughout discipline.
• Assists in supporting agency coordination, permitting, and public participation activities
• Lead engineering discipline meetings and continuing educational opportunities for area of responsibility, providing updates and recommendations to staff that ensure all appropriate measures are taken to foster innovation, development, and quality project delivery within the discipline.
• Provide senior leadership for proposals and project work scopes, pricing, budget, and performance metrics for the engineering discipline.
• Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents for complex projects and initiatives that result in sound engineering and regulatory conclusions.
• Provide discipline leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
• Provides performance guidance and proactive leadership to assigned managers and staff.
• Develop high-level business contacts and a client base for providing high level civil engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities.
• Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior