Vice President, Civil Engineering Project Manager
WSP· Engineering· Mar 20, 2026 · 7mo agoPosted 221 days ago
Irvine, CA, United States
In office
Full-time
VP
$178K–$240K est.
12+ years exp
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Open since March 20, 2026 — 221 days, and still accepting applications.
Job description
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Vice President, Civil Engineering Project Manager (PSR, PA/ED and/or PS&E Delivery). This position will support our Southern California projects and can be based out of any of WSP’s California offices . Be involved in projects with our Civil Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
WSP is looking to build our California Regional Transportation team for local agency roadway and civil engineering projects in the Southern California Area .
Your Impact
People & Performance Leadership
• Responsible to assist in the management, growth and development of the Civil Engineering Transportation team.
• Provide leadership, partnering closely with the Local Business Leader and Senior Management Team.
• Focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the overall success of the West Region.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Recruit for new key positions and retain current staff
Business Development
• Support our clients and the industry through innovative thought and advancement of transformative transportation projects.
• Collaborate with other local offices and in-house national transportation delivery experts to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions.
• Support transportation business development efforts, strategy development, client engagement and pursuits in California.
• Assist in the process of procuring contracts with preferred contractors for transportation projects.
• Engage with clients to develop new business leads and project pursuits.
• Develop strategic alliances and project partners to secure new work.
• Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations.
Project/Program Management
• Lead the delivery of roadway, transportation/municipal projects, and project teams for local agencies in the Southern California District as an active member of the transportation team.
• Lead key projects as Contract Manager, Project Manager, Sr Lead or other roles as appropriate.
• Participate in contract negotiations.
• Guide staff and assist in project management responsibilities, including oversight of project financial performance, adherence to project management and quality control plans, and adequacy of risk management plans.
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure quality project deliverables, including PS&E documents, engineering reports, project memorandums, etc.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Engineer license required (California preferred).
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in the civil engineering and infrastructure design.
• Ability to lead and grow the civil engineering business.
• Experience as a project manager, deputy project manager, construction management or task lead on projects.
• Ability to work independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and strong background and experience in project management.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
• Advanced proficiency with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project 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.
• Advanced proficiency with Caltrans Design Development process, Highway Design and Construction practices.
• Proficiency with technical writing, Microsoft Office suite.
• Established client relationships and industry contacts.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work within a team environment, as well as writing proposals and project-related documents like project scopes of work and reports.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's of Science in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• Experience working with Caltrans and other local municipal agencies.
• Local agency roadway and intersection planning and design experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, InRoads/OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D), technology, spreadsheets, and tools.
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): $200,000 - $250,000
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 less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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