Senior Manager, Management Consultancy
Wsp
Lead infrastructure consulting, advising on planning, design, finance, and delivery.
10 days ago ago
$122,700 - $218,680
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Richmond, VA, United States
Hybrid
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
regulatory compliance
data analysis
client advisory
project leadership
design development
budget management
- Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
- Apply high-level management consulting and client advisement to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases involving more complex work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, funding, approval, construction, and operation.
- Provide oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, spreadsheets, financial documents, federal legislation, grant requirements, and other matrices for project development, design, consultation, and construction.
- Develop a client base for providing high level Advisory Services including identifying additional marketing, proposal, and business development opportunities.
- Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
- Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site/field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
- Lead larger-scale infrastructure projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
- Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Oversees the development and implementation of advanced technologies, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, innovative practices, and operating strategies to account for the financial viability, safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and project success for clients.
- Lead business case preparation for larger scale and more complex infrastructure development, and leading client advisement on funding, finance, and delivery of capital projects.
- Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates; for multiple, complex, and high visibility initiatives, preparing construction phasing plans, engaging in process reengineering within large infrastructure organizations, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, external stakeholders, sub-consultants, and clients.
- Assist with review of permit applications, relevant design plans and specifications, standby plans and contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic monitoring inspections to ensure compliance with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound business practice and standards.
- Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs.
- 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.
- Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
- Lead client meetings and interact directly and independently with clients and other major stakeholders to understand and meet the requirements for projects.
- Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address environmental, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
- Drive active collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to foster and provide “trusted advisor” service and future-ready solutions for clients.
- Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of infrastructure projects, including project approval, funding, rehabilitation and/or reconstruction, new construction, oversight, advisement, and analysis.
What you bring
bachelor's degree
master's degree
10+ years
technical writing
data science
critical thinking
- Highly proficient knowledge of relevant laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Data Sciences, Business, Economics, Finance, Urban or Transportation Planning, Environmental Studies, Liberal Arts, Public Policy, Operations Research, or closely related discipline.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Master’s Degree is preferred.WSP Benefits:
- Remain current in the latest management consulting and advisory services techniques and practices.
- Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- 10+ years of relevant post education experience in discipline and in a management consulting or client advisory capacity.
- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, technology, math principles, predictive models, data science, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Strong knowledge of management consulting and ability to coordinate with clients, agency regulators and understand requirements.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of financial principles, legislation, plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- In recognition of the full strategic suite of services offered by Advisory Services, the following degree requirements apply:
- Highly proficient with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
- Apply knowledge and subject matter expertise using demonstrated skills and relevant experience in planning, transportation, environmental, energy, or related discipline.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
- Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
- Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
- Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
- Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
- Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
- Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
- No DEI content per instruction.
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