Technical Director, Transportation Advisor

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Technical Director, Transportation Advisor. This position will support our Southwest Mountain region projects but will be based out of WSP’s South Jordan, UT office. This position is intended to be part-time or on-call. This position may also be available remotely, which is reviewed on a case by case basis. Your Impact Develops strategies, approaches, and materials for State DOT and Transit Agency clients who are in need of integrated plans and workstreams as they co-develop transit programs and projects. Works closely with internal WSP SMEs to help public transportation agencies navigate through the new federal ecosystem of more state control of transportation environmental clearances. Conduct and summarize client interviews related to various organizational management topics; synthesize findings and develop recommendations and conclusions. Meet with executive-level agency representatives and lead discussions and present findings. Mentor and train WSP staff who are working with State DOTs in the Utah and Colorado markets relating to transportation policies, funding, planning, engineering, and program development. Develop and foster effective strategies to engage project stakeholders at all levels, maintain effective relationships, and report on project progress. Provide guidance with pursuit/initiation activities for projects meeting defined criteria or risk profile; including “Go / No-Go” decisions, contract reviews, risk mitigation strategies, pricing reviews, etc. Actively drive the appropriate levels of technical review required for the project, selecting appropriately qualified staff to perform the required reviews, and adherence to the QA/QC plan, as applicable. Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients. Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff. Facilitate project meetings with key stakeholders. Maintain regular communications with the client including reporting on monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues together with scope and budget impacts. Participate in and oversee problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions. Assist with developing project recovery plans. Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and 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 Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm. Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M). 12+ years of relevant post education experience in a program management role within our industry. Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and strong background and experience in project management. Advanced proficiency with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of program management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes. Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization. Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools. Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific project deliverables, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment is highly desirable. Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree

Salary : $78,000 - $127,000