Transportation Project Manager

This Opportunity
WSP USA is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Transportation team in our new Lexington, KY or Louisville, KY office. This is an opportunity to build and grow a team of engineers, designing some of the most complex and impactful transportation projects in Kentucky. At WSP, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career to make it what you want it to be. Our Kentucky team focuses on delivering projects for our clients while mentoring and developing team members to prepare them for future opportunities. Here at WSP, everything is within our reach—and yours as a WSP employee. Join us and help shape the future!Your Impact
Utilize relationships with clients to achieve WSP's business development goalsDevelop working relationships with clients and consultant partnersBuild a local team to support client needsLead tasks & design teams in the execution of projectsProvide technical expertise in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation including cost estimates and specificationsDiscuss and propose solutions to technical issues during designExercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and proceduresCollaborate with key staff across disciplines (i.e., drainage, structures) as requiredWho You Are
Required QualificationsB.S. in Civil Engineering or closely related field10+ years of experience in the Transportation engineering fieldPossess strong verbal and written communication skillsProfessional Engineer’s License in KentuckyHands-on experience in OpenRoads DesignerProficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and ExcelAbility to implement WSP's Quality Control ProceduresPreferred Qualifications:Experience managing small to mid-size projectsLeadership experience working with KYTC and other local agenciesBusiness development experienceExperience in leading and mentoring a teamThe selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediatelyOccasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements#LI-SM1About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.Full timePosting Date: