Vice President, Civil Engineering Project Manager
wsp groupSan Diego (CA)
Vice President, Civil Engineering Project Manager
Posted today
wsp groupSan Diego (CA)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Overview:
In this VP role, you will lead and grow WSP’s Civil Engineering Transportation team for Southern California, partnering with regional leaders to deliver complex roadway and municipal projects. You’ll manage client engagement, project delivery, and staff development across multiple offices, driving performance and quality. You’ll guide contracts, risk management, and PS&E outputs while shaping strategic transportation solutions for local agencies. This is a chance to influence project outcomes at scale within a leading engineering practice. Compensation / Benefits medical, dental, vision disability, life insurance retirement savings paid sick leave paid vacation/personal time paid parental leave
Responsibilities:
Lead delivery of roadway and transportation projects for local agencies in Southern California as a senior member of the transportation team Act as Contract Manager or Project Manager on key initiatives and participate in contract negotiations Guide project management activities, ensuring financial performance, quality control, and effective risk management Provide leadership for staff development, mentorship, and recruitment to grow the team Collaborate with local offices and national transportation experts to deliver innovative, future-focused solutions Represent the firm in industry events and client engagements to develop business opportunities Oversee the creation of PS&E documents, engineering reports, and project memorandums to meet deliverables Travel as required by project needs
Key requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related discipline Engineer license (California preferred) 12+ years of post-education experience in civil engineering and infrastructure design Experience as project manager, deputy project manager, construction manager or task lead Ability to lead and grow the civil engineering business and work independently Strong understanding of project delivery processes in A/E/C and solid project management background Proficiency in analytical, organizational, and business acumen skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with leadership, subcontractors, and staff Experience with QA/QC and adherence to project management and quality plans Proficiency with Caltrans Design Development process, Highway Design and Construction practices Proficiency with Microsoft Office; technical writing Established client relationships and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects Occasional travel may be required leadership communication stakeholder engagement Caltrans Design Development process Highway Design and Construction practices PS&E delivery
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