Head of Engineering and Project Management

Job-ID: 93125Category: Project and Program ManagementLocation: Columbia, MD, United StatesPosted: 2026-08-17This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Manager for our Columbia, MD office. Be involved in projects with our Program and Construction Management Team in Charles County, MD and a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.Your ImpactJob ResponsibilitiesManage design consultants and construction contractor’s projects for water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, water/wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.Coordinate Project designers and construction managers’ activities.Manage capital improvement projects including project schedule, budget, and deliverables.Provide technical presentations to project teams and other stakeholders.Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field or equivalent experience5-7 years of experience in project/construction management of water treatment facilities, wastewater collection systems, pump stations and treatment facilities Strong oral and written skillsFamiliarity with the practices and principles of Design and ConstructionExercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated knowledge of water treatment facilities, wastewater collection systems, pump stations and treatment facilities systems, construction processes, and project lifecycle management.Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate both countywide programs and specific projects. Data and information systems management experienceExperience in a web-based document management system such as e-Builder, Unifier and CM-14Ability to support scheduling for a program of multiple projects, including monitoring costs.Ability to lead and conduct large meetings and work in a client settingWSP Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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 vacation (or other personal time); Compensation:Expected Salary (all locations): $100,800 - 133,600/yearWSP 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 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.#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. 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.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.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.