Senior Vice President, Alternative Delivery Principal Director

Job Description This Opportunity

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Vice President, Alternative Delivery Principal Director. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in procurement and delivery of transit, highway and infrastructure projects using Alternative Delivery methods (P3, DB,PDB). Any location within the Southeast Region will be considered but the successful candidate must be available and willing to travel extensively to project/pursuit locations.

This individual will be the main point of contact for contractor and developer, contract negotiations and serve as Principal in Charge (PIC) to select projects while partnering closely with Technical Excellence Centers (TECs), senior technical personnel, and the relevant Regional/District leadership reflective of the project’s location.

Your Impact

• Candidate must have job history working for a contractor (general contractor, design-build or EPC firm), with a proven background in Transportation and Infrastructure projects and experience in HSR.
• The candidate must have recognized industry reputation with Contractors /Developers and proven experience in directing and supporting both pre-award and post-award services for design-build and P3 projects in excess of $1 Billion Construction Value.
• Proven ability to successfully manage large, multi-discipline, multi-contract assignments with demanding schedule
• The candidate will track major transportation design-build prospects in the Southeast Region
• Support the development of capture plans for new projects/programs, suggesting to Alternative Delivery National Director potential teaming partners
• Prior to short listing, assist with preparation and review of SOQs
• After short listing, assist with preparation and review of responses to RFPs
• Responsible for overseeing schedule, budget, quality and profitability of assigned projects
• Facilitate work planning activity, oversee pre-award fee development, profitability analysis, cash management, quality management, and risk/change management
• Oversee development of post-award scope, schedule and fee development
• Assist with contract development and lead negotiation with AD National Director and Contractors
• Lead transition from pre-award to post-award whenever required
• Big-picture thinker, commercially minded. Proven problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• May serve as pursuit lead or capture manager on select large strategic or complex assignments
• May serve as Principal In Charge and be engaged in delivery issues
• Schedule and conduct periodic project executive reviews to oversee and facilitate successful project delivery performance
• Representing WSP’s alternative delivery capabilities in assigned locations, markets, and at industry associations to increase Company visibility in the infrastructure and design/build arena
• Implementing effective marketing activities to achieve stronger net revenue growth
• Create effective long-term client/contractor relationships
• Provide support and direction to develop Design Managers and Key Personnel bench strength with Alternative Delivery experience
• Oversight/support of transportation and infrastructure design efforts using Alternative Delivery procurement methods from pre-award through contract close-out
• In conjunction with TECs and operations management, Planning, Scheduling, Coordinating and Determining staffing levels and assignments needed for pursuits and projects
• Participating in / completing ad hoc assignments as needs arise
• Responsible for overall AD Market Development for Alternative Delivery in SE

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• Minimum 17+ years of professional engineering experience from contractor side) that includes responsibility for the pursuit and execution of large civil infrastructure design and design management on major transportation design-build projects
• Proven track record as Project Executive for Heavy Civil, and PPP projects
• Maintained client relationships with contractors, developers and other private entities
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of contractor relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experience maintaining a visible and positive profile with industry associations in the transportation and other key markets
• Active affiliation with professional societies, community involvement and industry publications are desirable
• Experience collaborating amongst various design leadership, technical disciplines and across regional boundaries
• Successful management of multiple assignments with a demonstrated commitment to quality control programs
• Strong communications, leadership, and organizational skills with ability to build successful teams
• Proactive approach to project leadership including personal ownership of the project’s timeline, quality and financial success
• Strategic vision to position our firm as the pre-eminent designer for Alternative Delivery teams
• Demonstrated creativity, foresight, and mature judgment
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong relationships with International Contractors and Developers
• Complex Projects experience throughout Southeast
• HSR Rail Experience
• Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering highly preferred

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP 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.