Senior Program Manager

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This Opportunity

WSP USA is seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Manager to support our growing Construction Management practice throughout Chicago, Illinois .

This is a high impact role, and the successful candidate will be involved in projects, have significant input and influence in shaping the future of a growing organization of the Construction Services business in Chicago, and to meet our clients' needs and solve their challenges.

The preferred location for this position is in our Chicago Office.

In this role, you will partner with other Construction Management Illinois leaders and other stakeholders to champion the delivery of world-class construction services with an initial focus on Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) services to consistently meet or exceed client expectations.

The Senior Program Manager is accountable for providing leadership and skills necessary to drive growth and operating performance for the practice.

Your Impact

• Manage day-to-day subordinate consultant staff of operations of the program.
• Responsible for managing a large program that involves separate leaders for program administration, programming, professional services, material coordination, contract administration, and IT support.
• Communicate and make recommendations to the client and have clients' best interests on all projects.
• Evaluate data outputs on project results in order to improve efficiency for the client.
• Manage project budgets, change orders, supplements, invoicing, and staffing for projects assigned.
• Apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices and independently make decisions on significant engineering problems.
• Deliver projects using the appropriate systems for quality, safety, schedule, and cost management.
• Provide regular status reports to Construction Services Department Manager.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Licensed professional engineer in Illinois or have the ability to receive a license within six (6) months.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in construction management civil engineering projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of engineering design and construction.
• Proven experience to manage the work of a large group of subordinate consultant personnel.
• Must be knowledgeable of various client construction specifications and contract management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• Proven success as a people manager and project manager.
• Demonstrated experience in leading / developing oral presentations.
• Flexibility to evaluate, accept, and adopt new technologies.
• Organized, self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug / alcohol and harassment policies.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) or Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) experience.
• eBuilder or CDOT CMQA experience.
• Bullet item three.

About WSP

WSP 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.

WSP 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.

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