This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Federal Programs Navy Project Manager for our Tacoma, WA or San Diego , CA office. You will be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
Preferred emphasis on AEP project delivery experience for the US Navy & NAVFAC.
Work as part of a team leading design projects, stakeholder interviews, existing conditions analysis, as well as presentations for Clients and other meetings as required.
Responsible for managing design process and provision of high value technical expertise for relevant projects as assigned by the Project leadership.
Coordinate with other team members and technical disciplines (Clients, Site Managers, Mechanical/ Electrical/ Structural/ Civil Engineers and Planning staff) for all facets related to design program implementation and construction. Prepare and conduct design review workshops.
Ensures adherence to Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ) requirements for all projects in their portfolio and aligned PMs.
Works with WSP Federal Programs District Lead for Business Plan Forecast, ensuring that Project ETCs are forecasted accurate.
Ensures compliance with all Quality policies, procedures, protocols and work instructions and appropriate use of all mandated project tools.
Reviews and approves proposal/project contract documents, risk and pricing.
Drives the delivery of budgeted Net Revenue for a portfolio of projects and aligned PMs. Enhances Net Revenue results through focus on change management, cash management and delivery of high quality, value added services to our clients.
Reviews and approves Project Risk Register/Mitigation Plan, Project Execution Plan and the Project Quality Plan.
Conducts monthly Operational Project Reviews on all projects and publishes the project review report with critical issues and actions.
Attends internal WSP Administrative Project Reviews as required to discuss projects within their portfolio meeting the Administrative Project Review thresholds.
Reviews accuracy of Project Estimate at Completion and addresses variances or issues with PMs.
Monitors accounts receivable (AR) and unbilled revenue and works with PMs to address issues as needed.
Ensures adherence to the Contracts Quality Plan including client expectations, client satisfaction reviews, and checks of deliverables and audits of the QC process.
Ensures PMs work with Operational/Group/Design Leaders for assignment of appropriate staff to projects.
Manages, coaches and provides skill and career development for aligned PMs.
Provides resource loading and oversees talent engagement of aligned PMs.
Supports career development of PMs through the WSP Project Manager Training tools.
Ensures succession plans are in place for individuals in key roles and recommends hiring and terminations of PMs in coordination with others.
Approves time and expense for aligned PMs.
Assists the PM and Client Account Sponsors, Leads, and/or Managers with Client management and satisfaction.
Direct Reports - Project Managers (eventually 4 to 5 PMs). May serve as PM on some projects as well.
Review documents in various phases for design intent, material use and coordination. Ability to perform quality checks and back-checks for design work and client comments for multiple disciplines is a must.
Supervise and mentor junior members of the team.
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
Bachelors in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
10+ years of successful experience proposing on, negotiating fee proposals, and delivering Architectural & Engineering (AE) planning, design, and AE construction-phase oversight services on projects under U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) IDIQ contracts (more favorable if such experience is for NAVFAC IDIQs).
5+ years of experience in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering.
PE or RA registration.
Due to project requirements, US Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain a US Government issued Secret level Security Clearance.
Experience in Managing and delivering USNavy/NAVFAC and/or USACE/DoD projects.
In-depth understanding of national and local codes and ability to analyze and implement building and zoning codes, as well as specific agency requirements and design standards.
Advanced proficiency in relevant current software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Demonstrated abilities in negotiation, representation and liaison with all Stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform efficiently and independently within the design budget and schedule, to produce high quality deliverables responding to client's program.
Relocation assistance is available.
Preferred Qualifications
Active US Government issued Secret clearance.
PMP Certification.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $125,200 - $186,010
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or
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About WSP
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.
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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.
