Vice President, Project Management - Property & Buildings

Job Summary

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President, Project Management for our Austin, TX office.

Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high quality technical and professional deliverables on complex projects and tasks.
• Analyze reports and determine solutions to technical problems using independent judgment.
• Prepare technical reports and specifications.
• Lead and/or participate in team and project meetings.
• Ensure quality of products and deliverables meet project and client requirements.
• Perform internal and external audits.
• Perform quality testing using assigned software programs.
• Provide onsite solutions during construction, testing, and facility turnover.
• Deliver high quality technical performance and innovative thinking using current technical knowledge and applications.
• Utilize computer software tools and applications to solve complex technical problems.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Attend meetings with clients and city and state agencies.
• Coordinate with a variety of disciplines on project.
• May approve and sign off on work.
• Develop work plans for addressing technical issues within project time and budget.
• Develop solid client relationships.
• Coordinate and manage multi-disciplinary project teams including sub-consultants for various sized projects (small to large).
• 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.
• Other duties as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 12+ years of experience post education.
• Essential license, as applicable.
• Enhancing credentials and certifications.
• Ability to apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex material and provide resolution in alignment with requirements and business objectives.
• Experience with using required technical software and applications.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work effectively in teams.
• Ability to interact well with others as well as develop and contribute to high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals.
• Knowledge of national, state and local policies and plans related to vehicle technology deployment.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Member of and actively participates local professional practice organization including attending meetings/lectures.
• Participation in conference program with panels, poster sessions, papers and presentations.
• Post Graduate Education (Graduate Level Courses, Masters, Ph.D.).
• Proficient in Revit.

Direct reports

May be required to supervise staff below grade P-7.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Demands

May require occasional travel to client or project sites. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.