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WSP in the U.S. · 4 hours ago

Senior Project Manager, Highway

North Providence, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager, Highway to manage and direct project design teams for state transportation clients, ensuring high-quality civil design and fostering client relationships.

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Responsibilities

Manage and direct project design teams on projects for state transportation clients to include Connecticut and Rhode Island

Serve as client representative regarding current/upcoming work and business development

Take a lead role (or ‘responsible for’) for technical aspects of marketing and proposal preparation

Prepare and approve scope of work and costing documents for proposals

Coordinate with other senior engineering staff, lead junior team members, project stakeholders and other disciplines to manage an organized approach to project execution

Review and approve professional civil engineering work including roadway and highway design and site grading, and stormwater management facilities

Oversee the preparation of, review and approve permit applications and respond to agency (owner) comments in design

Manage preparation of construction drawings, cost estimates, and specifications to implement designs

Prepare, review and approve client-ready reports and drawings

Evaluate design options and understand costs/benefits of solutions

Train and mentor junior staff. Responsible for staff management, including training and mentoring junior 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

Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer registrationHighway design experienceMicrosoft SuiteOpenRoadsAutoCADAnalytical skillsMentorship skillsInterpersonal communicationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, or equivalent

Professional Engineer registration, and the ability to obtain Connecticut and/or Rhode Island PE registration within one year

10+ years of professional highway design engineering experience, including 3+ years' experience managing transportation projects, preferably with CTDOT and/or RIDOT. MASSDOT experience, a plus

Must be willing to travel to project sites and business meetings (with potential for overnight stays), as required, estimated to be 5%

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to review work using OpenRoads, InRoads, AutoCAD

Proficiency reviewing and approving technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles

Experience successfully leading a design team, including providing constructive feedback and mentorship skills

Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients and employees at all levels of the organization

Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment

Coordinate with senior management, clients, regulators, and other WSP staff members inside and outside of reporting team

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