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WSP USA Rail Project Manager in New York, New York
Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Rail Project Manager for our New York Area offices. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. In this role, you will assist in the development of complex project proposals, and as project manager or other key staff on various transit and rail projects.
The selected candidate will have the ability to support and lead transit and rail planning, concept design, environmental review, final design, and design-build projects. The right candidate will need to leverage a strong technical technical background in civil, track, electrification, signals, rolling stock, and railroad operations, and a track record of leading teams for high-quality deliverables on-time and on-budget.
Your Impact
Project management on light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, intercity and freight rail design projects
Management support on complex and mega rail projects (any phase of project delivery)
Supporting proposal development
Mentoring WSP staff, subcontractors, and other partners
Supporting key client relationship management and marketing efforts
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
At least 10 years of total rail experience
At least 8 years of rail design experience
Professional Engineer License or equivalent
Prior project management experience on passenger and freight rail projects
Prior project/package management experience on mega projects in excess of $1B construction value
People leadership experience
Excellent communication skills
Preferred Experience:
Grade crossing design experience
International rail design experience
Design-build experience
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP 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: $150,000 - $180,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.