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Richmond, VA, United States

Job Description

This Opportunity

Join WSP’s Mid-Atlantic Transportation & Infrastructure team and be part of shaping the future of mobility and connectivity. We’re looking for a driven and experienced Project Director in Richmond, VA to help lead major transportation projects and pursuits to grow our presence in the region.

At WSP, we believe in the power of teamwork and innovation to build resilient communities and deliver forward-thinking infrastructure solutions. As part of our collaborative culture, you’ll work with a team of passionate professionals who are committed to exceeding client expectations and achieving the highest standards of excellence.

In this key leadership role, you will guide a multidisciplinary team—including both local civil staff in Richmond and Area Managers, Engineering Managers, and project engineers—through the successful delivery of complex projects. You’ll bring hands-on experience, strong governance capabilities, and strategic thinking to both active and future initiatives.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level while making a tangible impact on communities across the Mid-Atlantic region, we invite you to join our team.

Your Impact

• Collaborative Leadership – Cultivate a team-oriented environment that encourages collaboration across disciplines and fosters a culture of accountability and excellence.
  
  

Strategic Planning – Lead the development of project scopes, budgets, and schedules to align with client goals and organizational priorities.

Stakeholder Engagement – Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and trade partners throughout all project phases.

Risk Management – Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure smooth execution and project continuity.

Financial Oversight – Manage project budgets and financial performance, ensuring cost control and profitability.

Quality Assurance – Uphold and exceed industry standards by ensuring that project deliverables meet technical and client expectations.

Schedule Management – Develop and track detailed project timelines, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.

Change Management – Navigate scope adjustments and client-driven changes effectively while maintaining project integrity.

Clear Communication – Foster open, consistent communication among internal and external teams to drive decision-making and resolve challenges.

Continuous Improvement – Champion Lean principles and other process improvements to maximize efficiency and value.

Business Development – Support future growth by contributing to proposal development, marketing initiatives, and strategic pursuits.

Who You Are

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation and infrastructure projects, with a track record of managing and decision-making on large-scale, complex programs and contracts.

Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and drive performance on major contracts.

Technical Expertise: Strong foundation in engineering design, planning, and project delivery.

Communication: Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Job Info

• Job Identification 72277
• Locations 4551 Cox Road, Richmond, VA, 23060, US
• Posting Date 08/21/2025, 03:59 PM
  
  

About Us

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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