Regional Director of Alternative Delivery – T&I
WSP in the U.S., Albuquerque, NM, United States
Regional Director of Alternative Delivery – T&I
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Job Description The Regional Director of Alternative Delivery is responsible for supervising both the pursuit and execution phases of design delivery for heavy highway and transportation projects pursued through fixed price design/build (DB), public-private partnerships (P3), or progressive design-build (PDB) procurement methods. The director ensures that all design tasks are completed successfully, manages multidisciplinary teams—including roadway, drainage, structures, geotechnical, utilities, maintenance of traffic/sequencing, traffic/ITS—comprising both in‑house and subcontracted designers. The director coordinates closely with contractor and/or concessionaire teams to achieve project goals, adhere to schedules and budgets, and engages with owners and third parties to facilitate timely approvals.
This position can be based out of any WSP office in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, or Arizona. The Regional Director typically works in a project office setting with frequent visits to project sites and meetings with clients or stakeholders, and may require travel to project locations.
Your Impact
Work closely with WSP’s National Director of Alternative Delivery on business and program/project strategy, partnerships, and staff recruitment and retention.
Oversee and direct both the pre‑ and post‑award execution phases of complex transportation projects procured with alternative delivery methods.
Supervise, mentor, and assign tasks to teams of engineers and technical staff while monitoring progress and providing technical guidance.
Engage collaboratively with contractors, concessionaires, sub‑consultants, owners, and additional stakeholders to ensure effective integration of design and construction activities and secure timely approvals from third parties.
Conduct thorough reviews and grant approval of design plans, specifications, and calculations, ensuring adherence to all relevant codes, standards, and industry best practices.
Establish and maintain rigorous project‑wide quality control protocols, coordinate interdisciplinary design evaluations, and incorporate constructability review comments.
Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors regarding design topics and maintain open communication to solve problems and manage change.
Lead the team in defining the project’s scope, schedule, and associated fees from initial pursuit through post‑award delivery, track progress, manage budgets and timelines, and update senior management on status.
Manage the preparation of design documentation for permit submissions, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Promote the use of Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs), innovative design solutions, new technologies, and industry best practices to enhance project outcomes.
Who You Are Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Working technical proficiency in complex structures preferred.
Minimum of 12+ years of post‑education experience in a role within the industry, including:
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in roadway design and project management, with at least 3 years in a design‑build environment.
Strong understanding of Digital Delivery, Digital Twins, integrated design software (e.g., Bentley OpenRoads, Infrastructure Cloud) and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project or Primavera P6).
Strong understanding of DOT standards, AASHTO guidelines, and other relevant regulations.
Advanced analytical and organizational skills with business acumen to bridge business and project management.
Advanced critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to assess and calculate program management principles.
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels.
Excellent self‑leadership, attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and adaptability to shifting priorities.
Works independently and provides guidance to mid‑level to senior level team members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team 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 adherence to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Strong ability to adapt quickly to change and demonstrate flexibility to meet project‑specific schedules.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (Colorado only): $157,500 – $267,700.
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.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
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?
Notice to Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP and may be hired without fee or compensation to the recruiter.
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.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Professional Services
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Job Description The Regional Director of Alternative Delivery is responsible for supervising both the pursuit and execution phases of design delivery for heavy highway and transportation projects pursued through fixed price design/build (DB), public-private partnerships (P3), or progressive design-build (PDB) procurement methods. The director ensures that all design tasks are completed successfully, manages multidisciplinary teams—including roadway, drainage, structures, geotechnical, utilities, maintenance of traffic/sequencing, traffic/ITS—comprising both in‑house and subcontracted designers. The director coordinates closely with contractor and/or concessionaire teams to achieve project goals, adhere to schedules and budgets, and engages with owners and third parties to facilitate timely approvals.
This position can be based out of any WSP office in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, or Arizona. The Regional Director typically works in a project office setting with frequent visits to project sites and meetings with clients or stakeholders, and may require travel to project locations.
Your Impact
Work closely with WSP’s National Director of Alternative Delivery on business and program/project strategy, partnerships, and staff recruitment and retention.
Oversee and direct both the pre‑ and post‑award execution phases of complex transportation projects procured with alternative delivery methods.
Supervise, mentor, and assign tasks to teams of engineers and technical staff while monitoring progress and providing technical guidance.
Engage collaboratively with contractors, concessionaires, sub‑consultants, owners, and additional stakeholders to ensure effective integration of design and construction activities and secure timely approvals from third parties.
Conduct thorough reviews and grant approval of design plans, specifications, and calculations, ensuring adherence to all relevant codes, standards, and industry best practices.
Establish and maintain rigorous project‑wide quality control protocols, coordinate interdisciplinary design evaluations, and incorporate constructability review comments.
Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors regarding design topics and maintain open communication to solve problems and manage change.
Lead the team in defining the project’s scope, schedule, and associated fees from initial pursuit through post‑award delivery, track progress, manage budgets and timelines, and update senior management on status.
Manage the preparation of design documentation for permit submissions, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Promote the use of Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs), innovative design solutions, new technologies, and industry best practices to enhance project outcomes.
Who You Are Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Working technical proficiency in complex structures preferred.
Minimum of 12+ years of post‑education experience in a role within the industry, including:
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in roadway design and project management, with at least 3 years in a design‑build environment.
Strong understanding of Digital Delivery, Digital Twins, integrated design software (e.g., Bentley OpenRoads, Infrastructure Cloud) and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project or Primavera P6).
Strong understanding of DOT standards, AASHTO guidelines, and other relevant regulations.
Advanced analytical and organizational skills with business acumen to bridge business and project management.
Advanced critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to assess and calculate program management principles.
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels.
Excellent self‑leadership, attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and adaptability to shifting priorities.
Works independently and provides guidance to mid‑level to senior level team members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team 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 adherence to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Strong ability to adapt quickly to change and demonstrate flexibility to meet project‑specific schedules.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (Colorado only): $157,500 – $267,700.
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.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
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?
Notice to Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP and may be hired without fee or compensation to the recruiter.
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.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Professional Services
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