WSP in the U.S. is hiring: Technical Director, Project Management in Sacramento

Vice President, Civil Engineering Transportation Project Manager

WSP is seeking a motivated and experienced Vice President, Civil Engineering Transportation Project Manager (PID, PA&ED, PS&E Delivery) to support our growing California Regional Transportation team, focusing on Caltrans and local agency roadway and civil engineering projects across Northern California. This full‑time position may be based in our San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, or Sacramento offices.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring successful delivery in alignment with WSP’s core values, quality standards, and contractual commitments.
• Provide project leadership, partnering closely with the Local Business Leader and Senior Management Team.
• Contribute to the overall growth and success of the California Region by supporting key performance indicators related to safety, quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
• Foster a collaborative and high‑performing team environment that supports staff development, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Lead the delivery of transportation projects for Caltrans and other local agencies in Northern California as an active member of the transportation team.
• Manage the delivery of PID, PA&ED and PS&E projects across the full project lifecycle. Serve as Contract Manager, Project Manager, Senior Lead or other key leadership roles as appropriate based on project needs.
• Plan and execute projects, including defining scope of work, developing schedules, preparing fee proposals, participating in contract negotiations, and supporting contract administration activities.
• Provide overall project management oversight to ensure strong project financial performance and adherence to project management, quality control, and risk management requirements, delivering projects on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
• Guide and support staff in project management best practices, ensuring consistency with WSP standards and client expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with local agencies and Caltrans, identifying new opportunities and supporting procurement of contracts.
• Support transportation business development efforts including market strategy development, client engagement and pursuit planning, and participation in client and industry events.
• Lead or support pursuits, including capture planning, proposal development and interview execution.

Job Overview

The Project Manager will work closely with multidisciplinary civil engineering teams while delivering complex transportation projects that meet client objectives and solve regional mobility challenges. The role includes identifying and positioning for new opportunities, contributing to pursuit strategies, and collaborating with market and business leadership to advance client growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related discipline.
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant post‑education experience in civil engineering and highway design.
• Minimum of 10 years delivering Caltrans related projects.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in project management.
• Advanced proficiency with Caltrans Design Development process, highway design and construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow highway design and transportation practice.
• Strong management and leadership skills with experience leading mid‑level to senior‑level staff and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time, on budget, to client satisfaction with adherence to quality and risk management requirements.
• Strong and established client relationships and industry contacts in Northern California.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical, organizational, business, interpersonal, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Strong experience managing the review and approval of documents and discipline‑specific project deliverables in a multi‑project environment.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and company‑wide staff.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Strong adaptability to change and flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project‑specific needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $191,340 – $285,200

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and may be hired without reservation.

Employment Details

Seniority Level: Executive
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Professional Services