WSP · 1 month ago
Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$321K/yr - $370K/yr
15+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management to lead mega rail transportation projects, develop project management plans, and ensure successful execution of major projects within the transportation market.
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Responsibilities
Serve in a Program Manager role on mega rail transportation projects delivered via various delivery methods
Serve as Owner’s Representative, Delivery Partner, and/or Independent PMO with initial assignment to lead design-builder delivery of a CBTC program through the design, construction and closeout phases
Develop and maintain Project Management Plans to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance
Familiarity with NYC transit agency policies and procedures
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
Develop and maintain relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, partner firms and sub-consultants, as well as other external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers
Lead staff development which includes mentoring, training, coaching and professional development
Accountable for overall management and successful execution of major projects within the transportation market, monitoring internal and external events, expenses, performance, and profitability
Oversee the discipline’s vision and mission to 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
Develop and implement a communication strategy to increase the effectiveness of discipline-related processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating discipline-related risks
Serve as program management discipline subject matter expert to a variety of internal / external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities
Manage overall delivery team’s performance and provide inspiring leadership to assigned management and staff
Develop extensive high-level business contacts and client base for providing high program 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Extensive Design-Build project delivery experience on transit projects as a Program Manager
15+ years of relevant experience
Proven experience in the delivery of public rail transportation infrastructure projects, with construction costs in excess of $1 billion
Advanced SME-level proficiency with transit and rail engineering 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
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
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Preferred
MS Degree (Engineering)
PE License
PMP Certification
Experience in delivering CBTC programs managing a design-builder on behalf of the transit agency
Progressive Design/Build or CMAR project delivery experience as a Program Manager
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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Christopher Uckotter
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