WSP in the U.S. · 3 weeks ago
Vice President, Civil Engineering
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expWSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. The Vice President of Civil Engineering will lead a team of civil engineering professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to public sector clients while driving business growth and compliance with regulations.
AssociationBankingE-Commerce
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector
Perform engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards
Lead larger-scale more complex civil engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees
Responsible for the pursuit and development of business and the successful execution of work for current and potential infrastructure work within a geography specifically for the large projects within the area
Working with our team of Business Line Leaders, support the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Civil Engineering work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility, with a focus on infrastructure opportunities in all disciplines (planning, design, and strategic consulting and program/construction management)
Oversight to ensure the profitable performance of the individual projects and the successful completion of the projects within the specified area. Collaborate with regional, district leaders and other area leaders to strategically drive the business with focus on business growth, oversee overhead expenditures, and supporting overall operational, business performance, and financial metrics
Assist with the preparation of an annual update to business tactical action plans within the specified area. Supports the development of local growth, forecast and business development strategy in collaboration with District, Region and National Business Line Leaders
Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs
Resolves conflict and other internal/external issues that may arise in the office, amongst WSP’s client base, or on projects
Ensure that engineering discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition is developed and continuously improved
Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys to align the engineering discipline’s function with business and project strategy, identifying and addressing any skill gaps or risks within the sector business operations
Schedule engineering discipline meetings, providing updates and recommendations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to inculcate discipline expertise and innovation into project work
Serve as one of the engineering discipline’s lead representatives/liaison to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities
Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics – and accountable for planning, development and management of projects in compliance with all applicable City/State/Federal codes and regulations, and in accordance with all acceptable engineering practices
Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound engineering and regulatory conclusions
MAINTAIN AND GROWN existing client base for providing high level civil engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities
Provide leadership and guidance to an established group of civil engineering professionals located in various offices in our Eastern Pennsylvania District. Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development. Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff. Emphasizes employee training and development to create a unique work experience. Encourages, supports and promotes the technical and professional development of local WSP staff
Collaborate with Business Line Leader and Technical Excellence Leader to attract the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, values inclusion and diversity and invites broad, creative thinking – crafting a more attractive place to work, grow and thrive
Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices
Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients. Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to 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. Supports programs such as Quality, Safety, Sustainability and Ethics & Compliance; and Inclusion & Diversity and Guiding Principles
Supports local client coordination and cross-selling efforts in coordination with Region, District, National Business Lines, and Pursuit Management
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 12 years of experience with a college degree or equivalent experience with a strong focus in engineering, transportation, infrastructure, and/or project management/project delivery
Bachelor's Degree in engineering
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License Required(multi state preferred)
Advanced proficiency with civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization. Prior direct management experience, leading a team of 10+ engineers across a variety of stages in their careers
Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits
Strong business acumen with an aptitude for improving processes
Sound decision-making, strategic and visionary thinking, and creative business development capabilities across a multi-disciplined practice
Strongly established relevant client relationships and industry contacts in the local area
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
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering
Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment is highly desirable
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