Job Summary

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President, Project Management for our Austin, TX office.

Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high quality technical and professional deliverables on complex projects and tasks

• Analyze reports and determine solutions to technical problems using independent judgment

• Prepare technical reports and specifications

• Lead and/or participate in team and project meetings

• Ensure quality of products and deliverables meet project and client requirements

• Perform internal and external audits

• Perform quality testing using assigned software programs

• Provide onsite solutions during construction, testing, and facility turnover

• Deliver high quality technical performance and innovative thinking using current technical knowledge and applications

• Utilize computer software tools and applications to solve complex technical problems

• Mentor junior staff

• Attend meetings with clients and city and state agencies

• Coordinate with a variety of disciplines on project

• May approve and sign off on work

• Develop work plans for addressing technical issues within project time and budget

• Develop solid client relationships

• Coordinate and manage multi-disciplinary project teams including sub-consultants for various sized projects (small to large)

• 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

• Other duties as required by business needs

Required Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience

• 12+ years of experience post education

• Essential license, as applicable

• Enhancing credentials and certifications

• Ability to apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex material and provide resolution in alignment with requirements and business objectives

• Experience with using required technical software and applications

• Excellent communication and written skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

• Ability to work effectively in teams

• Ability to interact well with others as well as develop and contribute to high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals

• Knowledge of national, state and local policies and plans related to vehicle technology deployment

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Member of and actively participates local professional practice organization including attending meetings/lectures

• Participation in conference program with panels, poster sessions, papers and presentations

• Post Graduate Education (Graduate Level Courses, Masters, Ph.D.)

• Proficient in Revit

Direct reports

May be required to supervise staff below grade P-7.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Demands

May require occasional travel to client or project sites. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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