WSP · 1 month ago
Technical Director, Traffic Engineering
500 Summit Lake Drive, Valhalla, NY, 10595, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $249K/yr
12+ years expWSP is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Director, Traffic Engineering to join our team in New York. This role involves overseeing project delivery and staff development while providing technical assistance and guidance in engineering and design for local, state, and regional clients.
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Responsibilities
Support the delivery and execution of project scope, objectives, and requirements, ensuring close collaboration and alignment with clients and stakeholders. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Ensure project deliverables meet high-quality standards and specified requirements. Implement rigorous quality review processes, manage version controls, and track comments and resolutions. Prepare and present comprehensive project progress statuses using reporting tools and dashboards. Monitor and meet defined performance metrics, tracking budget, time, scope, and communication details to ensure projects meet schedule and client expectations
Stay current with emerging technologies, industry best practices, and relevant standards
Lead and direct multi-disciplinary project teams, including internal staff, sub-consultants, contractors, and vendors. Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability
Manage internal groups or outside vendors to identify, plan, negotiating contracts, deliver and monitoring performance to client specifications
Coordinate with various internal and external partners, including cross-discipline and functional teams, government agencies (i.e., DOTs), and other stakeholders
Comfortably present complex technical and project information to diverse audiences, including executives, client teams, and public forums
Contribute to and potentially lead the development of technical proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
Assist in building and growing the firm's Traffic Engineering, Safety and Intelligent Transportation Systems practice across New York State
Foster technical development and mentoring of staff
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 Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology, preferred, or equivalent years of experience
12+ years of progressive experience in traffic, ITS, & safety planning, analysis, and design
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York, or another state and able to obtain reciprocity in New York State within 6 months of hire. PTOE certification (highly preferred)
Proven experience managing complex projects with budgets, schedules, and technical requirements
Proven experience with NYSDOT, MTA, and other regional agencies
Develop new project opportunities, manage client relationships, and prepare and manage proposal submissions
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills
Exceptional communication abilities including written, verbal, and public speaking
Demonstrated success in proposal writing, client presentations, and strategic project delivery
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
Passion for innovation, quality, and financial performance
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering
Active engagement in relevant industry organizations
Project experience - Traffic operations and safety, ATSPM, signal design, signal timing, NYSDOT experience, Interstate Reconstruction, Environmental Impact Statements
Expertise in traffic engineering principles, practices, NYSDOT project delivery process, Traffic Signal Design, Signage, pavement markings, Maco, Meso and Micro-simulation modeling
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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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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