WSP in the U.S. · 22 hours ago
Ferries-Maritime Project Manager
1001 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98154, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$191K/yr - $285K/yr
12+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities, and they are seeking a Ferries-Maritime Project Manager to join their Washington team. The role involves providing technical project management leadership for complex maritime system infrastructure projects, ensuring quality delivery across the full project lifecycle while navigating regulatory and operational challenges in marine transportation.
AssociationBankingE-Commerce
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide project management leadership for large-scale and technically complex marine-related capital and preservation projects, ensuring contributors understand deliverables, schedules, and compliance requirements tied to maritime operations
Prepare and oversee project budgets, forecasts, margins, and KPIs, with attention to public-sector funding structures, federal grant requirements, and maritime regulatory constraints
Commit to excellence in design and project delivery through a partnering approach with our clients
Monitor external events and risk contingencies, including vessel adaptations, terminal operational impacts, environmental permitting, and Coast Guard or state regulatory requirements
Manage contractual obligations and performance for assigned marine projects, ensuring alignment with regional transportation agency expectations, design standards, and reporting requirements
Champion strategic and sustainable design and delivery, including seismic vulnerabilities and climate change
Provide guidance during pursuit and initiation activities for marine-related opportunities, including Go/No-Go decisions, contract reviews, risk mitigation strategies, and pricing
Participate in or lead contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings with maritime and transportation partners
Drive appropriate levels of technical review for marine system projects, ensuring QA/QC adherence and selection of qualified staff with maritime, structural, civil, or systems expertise
Provide written and verbal input to multidisciplinary teams and contribute high-level strategic advice to clients involved in ferry transportation
Mentor staff working on marine system projects, supporting their growth in maritime infrastructure, transportation planning, and public-sector project delivery
Manage and provide performance guidance to assigned staff working across vessel, terminal, and systemwide initiatives
Facilitate project kickoff meetings with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on operational constraints, outage windows, and systemwide impacts
Coordinate with area and technical managers to address resource and subcontracting needs, including marine engineering, environmental permitting, and specialty maritime consultants
Maintain regular communication with clients, including monthly status reporting, safety updates, operational impacts, and scope/budget considerations
Participate in and oversee problem project reviews, identifying root causes related to maritime operations, regulatory delays, or construction sequencing, and assist in developing recovery plans
Ensure regular project reporting is provided to clients, technical teams, and business unit managers, highlighting emergent issues with scope, risk, or budget
Monitor accounts receivable and unbilled revenue for ferry projects, addressing issues promptly
Complete formal project closeout activities, including lessons-learned sessions focused on maritime operations, environmental compliance, and stakeholder coordination
Remain current in the latest project management techniques and practices, including those relevant to maritime infrastructure and public-sector transportation
Collaborate with professionals across engineering, maritime operations, environmental science, and construction to provide trusted-advisor service and future-ready solutions
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field; or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm supporting marine or transportation infrastructure
Essential project management or P.E. certification required (e.g., PMP, P.E., CAPM)
12+ years of relevant post-education experience in project management, including significant experience delivering ferry, maritime, or transportation infrastructure projects in Washington
Highly proficient understanding of project delivery processes within the industry, with strong experience navigating regional transportation agencies, maritime regulations, and environmental permitting
Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to bridge business needs and project execution within a complex ferry system environment
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess operational impacts, outage constraints, and maritime safety considerations
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with leadership, vessel engineering teams, terminal operations staff, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adaptability to shifting priorities driven by ferry operations, emergency repairs, or regulatory changes
Ability to work independently while providing leadership to mid- and senior-level project team members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, MS Office suite, project management tools, and documentation systems used in public-sector transportation projects
Strong experience managing review and approval of technical deliverables for maritime or transportation projects in a multi-project environment
Ability to elicit cooperation from diverse stakeholders, including operations staff, regulatory agencies, tribal governments, and consultants
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies
Strong ability to adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to meet project-specific needs, including vessel outage windows and terminal operational constraints
Occasional travel required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
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 in the U.S.
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