What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Construction Manager position at WSP in the U.S.?
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead delivery of our Sound Transit Construction Management (CM) MATOC and support strategic growth across our regional CM practice. This is a senior leadership role responsible for program-level execution, client relationship management, pursuit support, and internal team leadership.
The position serves as a key interface with Sound Transit and other major public agency clients and plays a central role in advancing WSP’s construction management presence in the Pacific Northwest.
Your Impact
Program & Contract Manager
Required Qualifications
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $167,800- $249,150
About WSP
ABOUT US
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead delivery of our Sound Transit Construction Management (CM) MATOC and support strategic growth across our regional CM practice. This is a senior leadership role responsible for program-level execution, client relationship management, pursuit support, and internal team leadership.
The position serves as a key interface with Sound Transit and other major public agency clients and plays a central role in advancing WSP’s construction management presence in the Pacific Northwest.
Your Impact
Program & Contract Manager
- Lead execution of the Sound Transit CM MATOC, including task order planning, staffing, and delivery oversight. WSP is a sub consultant to multiple firms and the candidate will coordinate with each of our prime consultants.
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget performance across multiple concurrent assignments
- Ensure all services align with contract requirements, agency standards, and applicable agency guidelines
- Oversee quality of construction management services, including documentation, reporting, and compliance with project controls practices
- Provide senior-level issue resolution on complex construction and contract matters
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to Construction Managers, Resident Engineers, and inspection staff
- Support resolution of field issues, utility conflicts, and constructability challenges
- Perform periodic audits or reviews of project documentation and controls to ensure defensibility and compliance
- Mentor staff on construction inspection practices, documentation standards, and materials compliance
- Serve as a primary client contact for Sound Transit and support broader agency engagement
- Identify and lead pursuit strategies for new CM opportunities (MATOCs, task orders, and standalone projects)
- Collaborate with marketing teams to develop proposals, interview strategies, and win themes
- Maintain and expand relationships with key clients, partners, and subconsultants
- Support regional CM growth strategy, including pipeline tracking and positioning for upcoming procurements
- Contribute to capture planning, teaming strategies, and pricing approaches
- Participate in industry events and client outreach to strengthen WSP’s market presence
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary CM teams across multiple projects
- Monitor staffing needs, ensure appropriate resource allocation, and support recruitment efforts
- Provide mentorship, performance guidance, and career development support for staff
- Promote a collaborative, safety-focused, and solution-oriented team culture
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 12 years of construction management experience on major infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated experience with transit, transportation, or public agency projects
- Experience managing multi-project or program-level CM contracts (e.g., MATOC, IDIQ)
- Strong knowledge of WSDOT Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and LAG requirements
- Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budgets across complex programs
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or CCM certification
- Experience working with Sound Transit or similar agencies
- Established relationships in the Pacific Northwest infrastructure market
- Demonstrated success in proposal development and business capture
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $167,800- $249,150
About WSP
ABOUT US
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
Salary : $167,800 - $249,150