Sr. Transportation Engineer/Project Manager jobs in United States
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WSP in the U.S. · 2 days ago

Sr. Transportation Engineer/Project Manager

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking a Sr. Transportation Project Manager to join their Salt Lake City Transportation Team. The role involves providing leadership in civil engineering projects, ensuring quality deliverables, and supporting business development efforts in the transportation sector.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to the management, growth and development of the Civil Engineering team
Provide leadership, partnering closely with the Local Business Leader and Senior Management Team
Focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the overall success of the SW Mountain District and West Region
Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
Support our clients and the industry through innovative thought and advancement of transformative transportation projects
Collaborate with other local offices and in-house national transportation delivery experts to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions
Support transportation business development efforts, strategy development, client engagement and pursuits in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico
Serve as key staff on pursuits: project manager, deputy project manager, design lead, advisor, etc
Assist in the process of procuring contracts with preferred contractors for transportation projects
Engage with clients to develop new business leads and project pursuits
Develop strategic alliances and project partners to secure new work
Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations
Lead the delivery of transportation projects and project teams for agencies in the SW Mountain District (Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico) as an active member of the transportation team
Lead key projects as Project Manager, Sr Lead or other roles as appropriate
Be an active participant in contract negotiations
Lead staff and have responsibility for project management responsibilities, including oversight of project financial performance, adherence to project management and quality control plans, and adequacy of risk management plans
Provide leadership and oversight to ensure quality project deliverables, including PS&E documents, engineering reports, project memorandums, etc
Manage the collection, compilation and analysis of data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction
Apply high-level civil engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases involving more complex infrastructure and transportation engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation
Manage professional civil engineering work and conduct more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, facilities, water supply, pipelines, pollution sources, building, transportation channels, and power plants to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits
Review and approve construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; construction safety and phasing plans; and updated infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients
Manage design and construction of infrastructure projects, from project inception thru project completion. Scopes of work include rehabilitation and reconstruction, grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, building materials, phasing, and construction safety plans
Manage the development and implementation of advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality or end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and implementing future-ready solutions with civil engineering design standards
Lead larger-scale civil engineering projects, managing project budgets; monitoring external events; and tracking hours and expenses. Will also supervise subcontractors, contract work and internal team members, ensuring team members have information needed for their project input. Ensure satisfactory project performance
Manage engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure compliance with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards
Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs
Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities
Develop a client base for providing high level civil engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities
Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices
Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities
Support WSP’s marketing team, as required, when preparing proposals and/or responses to client issued Requests for Qualifications
Represent WSP and participate in Industry Engagement Events and professional societies
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

Transportation engineeringCivil engineering designEngineer licenseProject managementMicroStationAutoCADCivil 3DArcGISTechnical writingInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or equivalent
10+ years of relevant post education experience in transportation engineering and civil design
Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)
Highly proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
Highly proficient with transportation infrastructure design
Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects
Strong knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization
Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity
Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
Occasional travel may be required (including overnight stays) depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Master's Degree in Engineering

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lewis (Lou) Cornell
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Esposito
Chief Financial Officer
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