WSP · 2 months ago
Assistant Vice President, Ports and Marine Engineering
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expWSP USA is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Ports and Marine Engineering to join their National Maritime Practice Group. This role involves providing technical support and leadership for port and marine engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards while mentoring staff and managing project execution.
Responsibilities
Responsible-in-charge for supervising the work of technical staff, engineers and task leads. Track staff workloads and participate in workload forecasts
Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development, as they transition to project leads and senior technical positions
Prepare, and or perform oversight of, calculations, cost estimates, drawings, technical specifications and reports/studies
Track progress of milestone activities, as well managing completion of Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) submissions
Assist with engineering review of permit applications to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards
Perform quality assurance/quality control checks for marine facility projects, including various types of cargo terminals (e.g. container, bulk, break-bulk), federal facilities (homeporting piers and shipyards), and clients (port authorities, DoD, private terminals, public agencies, etc.)
Prepare alternatives analysis reports and presentations for repair projects and capital improvement programs
Manage cross-functional teams to execute project work on a large-scale project and/or multiple concurrent mid-level projects. This includes working collaboratively with other engineers and larger multi-disciplinary teams, on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects
Perform multiple discipline management and coordination of internal and external teams comprised of civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, coastal, fire protection, and architecture
Perform as the engineer of record while providing high-level technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues relating to marine, port, and coastal systems
Maintain project schedules, budgets, and profitability. Monitoring external events, track hours and expenses, supervise subcontractors, contract work, and employees while ensuring satisfactory performance
Lead review meetings, client presentations, and design charrettes
Lead preparation of technical proposals and presentations. Participate in client interviews and scope negotiations
Develop a client base for providing high level marine, port, and coastal engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities
Remain current in latest marine, port, and coastal engineering techniques and practices
Maintain track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Show ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
Occasionally meet travel demands, depending on client and project-specific requirements
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited program
10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering with demonstration of marine and coastal design experience (including rehabilitation and new design)
Professional Engineering license required (multi-state preferred) or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
Demonstrated proficiency in completing technical computations/calculations, involving the application of engineering principles to ports and marine structures
Highly proficient in technical writing, engineering software and tools, and engineering fundamentals including statics and logical problem-solving
Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, REVIT and SAP2000 and similar tools and ability to supervise staff, in the use of these state-of-the-art computer programs
Demonstrated ability in design/build processes
Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and lead site inspections/ investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities, per applicable regulations and policies
Demonstrated aptitude in maritime related codes (ASCE, COPRI, etc.) and Department of Defense (UFC, UFGC) criteria
Demonstrate highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
Demonstrate proficiency with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management
Demonstrate strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, and tactfully, interact with clients, regulators, architects, engineers project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization
Work independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC processes
Demonstrate experiences with providing critical review of submittals and the preparation of technical deliverables and plans for projects with a high degree of complexity
Demonstrate well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required when applying technical knowledge to planning and engineering processes
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card which requires a TSA background check
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited program
Structural Engineering license
Key member and active participant of national professional practice organization
Ability to obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check for access onto U.S. Navy facilities
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
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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$40.25MKey Investors
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2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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