WSP · 1 day ago
NYC Traffic Design Lead
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$195K/yr - $325K/yr
15+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm seeking a Senior Vice President, Traffic Engineering to serve as the NYC Traffic Design Lead in New York City. This role involves growing the traffic design portfolio, managing complex projects, and developing staff while ensuring client satisfaction and technical excellence.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a strategic plan to grow WSP's traffic design practice in the specified regions
Lead traffic design business development and staff development, foster new client relationships and enhance existing client relationships
Develop a robust pipeline of traffic design opportunities and position WSP to pursue and win
Manage and support complex and technical projects related to Traffic Signal, Signing and Striping, Traffic Control, MOT, ITS, and modeling from initiation and planning through design, deployment, testing, monitoring, and operations and maintenance
Manage and 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
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, negotiate contracts, deliver and monitor 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 lead the development of technical proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
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, or closely related discipline
15+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering and traffic 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
Proven experience managing complex projects with budgets, schedules, and technical requirements
Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, and other applicable design software packages
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, both internal and external
Evidence of leadership qualities and ability to network with clients and others in the field
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience working on projects within New York, New Jersey, and/or the Northeast
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
Recognized for technical excellence and thought leadership in traffic design and innovative transportation technologies
Active engagement in relevant industry organizations
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
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
Leadership Team
Michael Winterbottom
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Christopher Uckotter
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