Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Director
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is looking for a Bridge Engineering Department Manager for our Kansas City office. This candidate will 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. This role is an opportunity to grow a structural design team locally while being supported by an extensive regional and national practice.
Your Impact
- Lead design, plan development tasks and perform structural analysis and design with a concentration on Kansas and Missouri highway structures
- Actively maintain project scope, design changes and project budget and schedule while assigned to projects
- Mentoring, training and develop of staff and others performing similar work
- Ability to provide close coordination with others on the project as well as independent QC/QA reviews
- Visiting clients for growing our business and long-term positioning and keeping these clients and other team members well informed of upcoming opportunities
- Work with marketing staff to oversee and lead technical proposals, including the development of leads, cultivating relationships with decision makers, and drafting compelling letters of interest.
- Representing WSP at targeted professional society meetings, including presenting at conferences as appropriate and approved
- Track and monitor structural staff utilization, coordinating with team leads and project managers to provide appropriate forecasts
- Perform mid-year reviews and year end performance reviews of staff
- Other duties as assigned
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
- P.E. registration in Kansas and/or Missouri and ability to acquire in other states
- 15+ years' experience in Structural Engineering with an emphasis on bridges
- Strong technical skills and background in bridge design, roadway, and KDOT/MoDOT design standards
- Ability to demonstrate leadership experience - in a design team or personnel management role.
- Accustomed to working in a team environment on challenging projects and leading design teams in delivering high quality projects
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FAQs About Bridge Engineering Department Manager Jobs at WSP
What is the work location for this position at WSP?
This job at WSP is located in Kansas City, MO, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at WSP?
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What employment applies to this position at WSP?
WSP lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at WSP?
WSP is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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