Description

• Drive nation-wide marketing and business development activities to be able to grow Movable Bridge Practice.
• Collaborate with the Director of National Bridges & Structures Practice, as well as Regional and Local leadership, to shape the strategic direction for Movable Bridge
• Manage the Movable Bridge Practice consisting of Professional Engineers and Technicians in three distinct disciplines, Electrical, Mechanical and Structural Engineering, each led by respective Discipline Leaders.
• Serve as Project Manager or Discipline Lead for the delivery of Movable Bridge projects.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company resources, adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Work closely with the Discipline Leaders and collaborate to win pursuits, execute projects and improve client relationships.
• Provide insights into current and emerging technical trends in Movable Bridges that impact WSP USA's business.
• Actively participate in professional associations to elevate the organization's profile and foster continued client engagement.
• Provide technical support and assist PMs and TEC regional leads across the nation on Movable Bridge projects, including both pursuits and project delivery.
• Attend industry conferences related to Movable Bridges, promoting WSP and engaging with DOTs and other clients.

Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients (including contractors).
• Demonstrated ability with establishing, implementing, and managing enterprise­ wide, discipline-related programs, projects, and practices.
• Demonstrate a high level of organizational agility to gain the support and cooperation of executive management, clients, and key stakeholders.
• 15+ years of relevant, post education professional experience in engineering related to movable infrastructure design required.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Practice focusing on marketing and pursuit efforts for conventional and alternative project delivery methods like Design/Build, CM/GC, and Public-Private Partnerships.
• Ability to gain the confidence and respect of the movable bridge industry, especially regarding the science and engineering of movable bridge design and construction methods.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant movable structures construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and the business impact upon the organization.
• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Demonstrated ability and leadership in Marketing and Business Development activities and growing Movable Bridge group(s) in USA.
• Strategic lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required to deliver duties of the position.
• Professional Engineer license required (multi-state preferred) or ability to obtain within four months of moving into the position.
• Extensive experience in the marketing, business development, design, construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of various types of movable bridge and structures.
• Bachelor's Degree in Structural, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to manage a large span of control while effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interacting with employees at all levels within the Movable Bridge Practice and the organization.
• 20+ Years Experience preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance