Vice President, Project & Program Management/Construction Management
WSP, Herndon, VA, United States
Vice President, Project & Program Management/Construction Management
Join our growing Program Management Team 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 Vice President, Project & Program Management/Construction Management to work in the Northern Virginia/ Washington DC area.
Your Impact
Serve in a Deputy Program Manager/Construction Manager role on major rail and bridge transportation projects delivered via Progressive Design-Build/ Design-Build delivery methods
Support Program Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers and Architects for the preparation of final design documents for rail and bridge facilities
Support Construction Manager to lead a team of Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Office Administrators, Safety staff and Inspectors for the delivery of bridge/rail facilities and rail systems
Support Program Manager/Construction Manager with program management of all areas within the project team to include but not limited to Program Controls, Document Control, Design and Construction Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, Environmental Compliance, Stakeholder/ Third Party Management, Public Outreach and adjacent project coordination
Provide oversight of FRA reporting and program budget management
Responsible for independent review of project progress
Perform schedule review and analysis
Provide solutions to project issues
Review and strategize improvement to key operational performance metrics
Support and empower staff and direct reports to execute project assignments on time and on budget
Support Program Manager/Construction Manager with development/maintenance of relationships with public and private sector clients, contractors, agencies, partner firms and sub-consultants, as well as other external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers.
Support Program Manager/Construction Manager with leading staff development which includes mentoring, training, coaching and professional development.
Accountable for overall management and successful execution of assigned components of major projects within the transportation market, monitoring internal and external events, expenses, performance, and profitability.
Promote an appropriate value proposition that accounts for corporate and WSP client business strategy, governmental regulations and policies, and QA/QC in delivery.
Create a learning culture that values innovative subject matter expertise and fosters effective and continual personal development.
Support Program Manager/Construction Manager with development/implementation of Project Management Plans and communication strategies to increase the effectiveness of processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating risks.
Manage performance and provide inspiring leadership to assigned management and staff.
Develop business contacts and client base for providing program management/construction management services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities.
Collaborate with professionals and senior leadership 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.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Construction Management) or equivalent
12 years of relevant experience
Proven experience in the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects, with construction costs in excess of $250 million
Proficiency with transit and rail engineering/construction principles, practices, process, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skill - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
MS Degree (Program Management or Construction Management)
PMP Certification
This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $205,000-250,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Join our growing Program Management Team 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 Vice President, Project & Program Management/Construction Management to work in the Northern Virginia/ Washington DC area.
Your Impact
Serve in a Deputy Program Manager/Construction Manager role on major rail and bridge transportation projects delivered via Progressive Design-Build/ Design-Build delivery methods
Support Program Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers and Architects for the preparation of final design documents for rail and bridge facilities
Support Construction Manager to lead a team of Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Office Administrators, Safety staff and Inspectors for the delivery of bridge/rail facilities and rail systems
Support Program Manager/Construction Manager with program management of all areas within the project team to include but not limited to Program Controls, Document Control, Design and Construction Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, Environmental Compliance, Stakeholder/ Third Party Management, Public Outreach and adjacent project coordination
Provide oversight of FRA reporting and program budget management
Responsible for independent review of project progress
Perform schedule review and analysis
Provide solutions to project issues
Review and strategize improvement to key operational performance metrics
Support and empower staff and direct reports to execute project assignments on time and on budget
Support Program Manager/Construction Manager with development/maintenance of relationships with public and private sector clients, contractors, agencies, partner firms and sub-consultants, as well as other external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers.
Support Program Manager/Construction Manager with leading staff development which includes mentoring, training, coaching and professional development.
Accountable for overall management and successful execution of assigned components of major projects within the transportation market, monitoring internal and external events, expenses, performance, and profitability.
Promote an appropriate value proposition that accounts for corporate and WSP client business strategy, governmental regulations and policies, and QA/QC in delivery.
Create a learning culture that values innovative subject matter expertise and fosters effective and continual personal development.
Support Program Manager/Construction Manager with development/implementation of Project Management Plans and communication strategies to increase the effectiveness of processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating risks.
Manage performance and provide inspiring leadership to assigned management and staff.
Develop business contacts and client base for providing program management/construction management services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities.
Collaborate with professionals and senior leadership 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.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Construction Management) or equivalent
12 years of relevant experience
Proven experience in the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects, with construction costs in excess of $250 million
Proficiency with transit and rail engineering/construction principles, practices, process, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skill - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
MS Degree (Program Management or Construction Management)
PMP Certification
This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $205,000-250,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.