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About the Role

Be involved in transforming communities with our National Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our collaborative approach has allowed us to build thriving communities, expand transportation options, and improve quality of life. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! WSP has contributed to BRT projects throughout the U.S. as well as internationally, some of which are highly advanced with systems that combine the latest technology with efficient, low-impact vehicle operations, state-of-the-art busways, stations and signaling designs. BRT continues to be a transport mode in choice in communities across the world - providing a faster, more reliable, and comfortable transit experience for riders. From feasibility studies, planning, preliminary engineering, and final design to construction-phase services, vehicle procurement, station-area planning, and commissioning – the WSP BRT team helps agencies and clients delivery projects and programs through every phase. WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior BRT Project Manager for northern California (San Francisco, Oakland, Antioch).

Responsibilities

Lead California BRT business development and strategic initiatives in areas such as Sacramento and West Sacramento.
Be a leader in developing our BRT team in California.
Serve as a technical expert on BRT projects across all phases, from concept to construction to revenue service.
Manage multi-disciplinary teams to delivery medium ($1 million) to large contracts ($50 million).
Manage contract negotiations, scope and fee development, project setup, subcontracts, change management, management plans (Project Management Plans, Quality Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, Project Safety Plans), and project reviews.
Manage delivery of scope, schedule, and budget in collaboration with task managers.
Serve as primary point-of-contact for clients on projects.
Mentor and train staff in BRT best practices, including delivery, design, and quality.
Support delivery of BRT projects nationally with technical expertise, including opportunities to travel.
Demonstrate skills to the industry through conference presentations and paper publication.
Assist in growing the business by building relationships, writing marketing proposals, and providing other business development support.
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.

Requirements

A collaborator, communicator, and systems thinker.
A self-motivator that requires minimal oversight.
Entrepreneurial mindset, innovator, and problem-solver.
Comfortable with navigating complex, challenging, and rewarding projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar designation.
12+ plus years of experience in transit projects or equivalent.
Experience working with agencies to deliver transit projects.
Experience with stakeholder engagement, including collaborating with local governments, local and federal agencies, community groups, and elected leadership.
Demonstrated organizational and communications skills.
Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Master’s Degree in Engineering or similar graduate level degree.
PE license.
Direct experience with BRT.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

BRT business development
Strategic initiatives
Technical expertise on BRT projects
Project management
Contract negotiation
Scope and fee development
Subcontract management
Change management
Management plan development
Client relations
Staff mentoring and training
Conference presentations
Paper publication
Business development support
Organizational skills
Communication skills

Location

San Francisco, California
Oakland, California
Antioch, California

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
12+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar
Master's Degree in Engineering or similar graduate level degree
PE license

Salary/Compensations

$174,800 - $296,000

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement
Paid time off for voting
Paid time off for naturalization proceedings

About the Company

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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.