This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Construction Management, Local Business Leader for our Antioch, California office. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee.The Construction Management, Local Business Leader will lead and expand market share in transit, support diversification and growth, drive strategic direction, and lead the operation for financial and staffing growth.The selected candidate will work collaboratively with the other regional Area Managers in growing the WSP presence throughout Northern California.Your Impact
Establish and maintain strong client relationships with new and existing clients in the area
Maintain a strong focus on business development and marketing for both new and existing clients
Drive performance of the business, strategically grow our market share and become a preferred provider to our clients.
Be a recognized leader in the local community
Work with other Northern California Local Business Leaders in balancing work-load in business development opportunities
Address and resolve conflict and other internal/external issues that may arise in the office, amongst the client base, or on projects
Coordinate efforts with our Human Resources group, strategically driving the business, managing project performance, and overseeing overhead expenditures.
Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on complex, high profile projects
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.
#LI-TD1Who You AreRequired Qualifications
15 or more years of experience in the Transportation Industry, focusing on a combination of the following: Business and Operations Management, Business Development, Project Management, Program Management.
BS degree in Civil Engineering.
Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California.
Demonstrated balanced, solid management/leadership skills, including the ability to lead and develop staff.
Strongly established relevant client relationships and industry contacts in the Northern California market.
Demonstrated and sound decision-making, strategic and visionary thinking, and creative business development capabilities across a multi-disciplined practice.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.
Good writing, verbal, and presentation skills.
The ability to travel occasionally.
The ability to work in the United States immediately.
Compensation and BenefitsWSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.Expected Salary: $203,400 - $341,110About WSPWSP 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.www.wsp.comWSP 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.