Technical Director, Project & Program Management/Construction Management

This Opportunity

Join our growing Program Management Team 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 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 Technical Director, Project & Program Management/Construction Management to work in Northern Texas (Dallas area)

Your Impact

• Serve in a Program Manager/Construction Manager role on major power projects delivered via various delivery methods.

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers and Architects for the preparation of final design documents for power generation/distribution facilities.

• Lead a team of Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Office Administrators, Safety staff and Inspectors for the delivery of power generation/distribution facilities.

• Development/maintain Project Management Plans to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design and Construction Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance.

• Responsible for independent review of project progress.

• Perform schedule review and analysis.

• Provide solutions to project issues.

• Review and strategize improvement to key operational performance metrics.

• Support and empower staff and direct reports to execute project assignments on time and on budget.

• Develop/maintain relationships with public and private sector clients, contractors, agencies, partner firms and sub-consultants, as well as other external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers.

• Lead staff development which includes mentoring, training, coaching and professional development.

• Accountable for overall management and successful execution of assigned components of major projects within the power market, monitoring internal and external events, expenses, performance, and profitability.

• Promote an appropriate value proposition that accounts for corporate and WSP client business strategy, governmental regulations and policies, and QA/QC in delivery.

• Create a learning culture that values innovative subject matter expertise and fosters effective and continual personal development.

• Develop/implement a communication strategy to increase the effectiveness of processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating risks.

• Manage performance and provide inspiring leadership to assigned management and staff.

• Develop business contacts and client base for providing program management/construction management services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities.

• Collaborate with professionals and senior leadership from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.

• 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.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
  

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Construction Management) or equivalent

• 12 years of relevant experience

• Proven experience in the delivery of power generation/distribution projects, with construction costs in excess of $250 million

• Proficiency with power generation/distribution engineering/construction principles, practices, process, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent computer skills - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

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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.