Technical Director, Project Management

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or a related discipline.

12+ years of relevant post education experience with 5+ years of experience in transportation projects

Proficient understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and strong background and experience in project management.

Essential project management certification or established equivalent experience is required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M).

Highly proficient analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.

Highly proficient with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.

Highly proficient interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.

Strong self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

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, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint, Power Bi), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.

Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating resources and assertively directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to consistently complete tasks competently and efficiently.

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Perform additional responsibilities as required by project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Background knowledge of transportation planning, design or construction industry.

Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or other project scheduling software.

Designing and developing Power BI reports and dashboards to meet project needs.

Preparation of written correspondence and presentations, as directed by the Project Manager.

Ability to learn how to navigate, use, and train others on enterprise systems.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $163,000 - $230,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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