This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Vice President – construction services for our Connecticut office. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Business development including, Client engagement, Opportunity identification, team formation, proposal preparation, presentation and project execution

• Develop technical & price proposals, task budgets and invoice review by utilizing/collaborating with our Internal Systems

• Identify upcoming leads and projects

• Business development and operation lead for Transportation PM/CM projects in CT and surrounding region

• Manage scope, schedule and budget for personnel assigned to projects

• Project Reviews to ensure project profitability and client satisfaction

• Collaborate and coordinate with other Business Line team members within the Northeast District

• Recruit, develop and retain suitable field staff to be used on project assignments.

• Supervise, assess, mentor, and train a team of Resident Engineers, Construction Managers & Inspectors

• Coordinate the assignment of personnel with contracts and project timelines

• Assist with change order preparation and reviews

• Assist with risk management/registers

• Assist with safety management internally and externally

• Work with internal general counsel to oversee contract correspondences, risk aversion, insurance, etc.

• Attend industry meetings

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree – preferably in engineering.

• 15 years of experience with 15 years in leadership role

• Superior knowledge of clients, opportunities and competitions in CT and surrounding region

• Well-developed experience in strategic leadership

• Strong ability in operational issues and solving complex technical problems

• Demonstrates excellence in providing high quality technical performance and oversight through innovative thinking and application of tools

• Ability to lead and manage others in producing high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects, initiative, and programs

• General understanding of the overall operations of WSP across all market sectors

• Knowledge of business finances and the impact of decisions to the bottom line

• Provides input into budget for department or region

• Significant client-facing experience

• 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

• PE License

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About WSP

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.

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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.