This Opportunity
Be involved in transforming communities with our National Zero Emission / Bus Rapid Transit 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. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Transit & Rail Project Manager, ZEB/BRT for the Chicago, IL office.
Your Impact
- Act as a technical expert on bus facility design or rehabilitation including zero emission and green technology upgrades for projects at all phases, from concept to construction.
- Provide Project Management on medium to large-size projects with an opportunity to grow, including contract negotiation and managing scope, schedule, and budget.
- Support larger projects as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Task Manager, or Project Architect.
- Aid local offices pursuing or delivering bus facility projects nationally with technical expertise, including opportunities to travel.
- Demonstrate your skills to the industry through conference presentations and paper publication.
- Assist in growing the business by building relationships, writing marketing proposals, and providing other business development support.
- Management of technical staff.
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or equivalent.
- 12+ plus years of experience in bus maintenance facility design, transit stations/hubs, transit projects, or equivalent.
- PE, PMP or RA
- Experience working with Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, or Pace.
- Experience with public meetings and knowledge of City neighborhoods, community groups, and elected leadership.
- Demonstrated organizational and communications skills.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with bus facility design and rehabilitation
- Experience with BRT is a plus
- Live in Chicago or metropolitan area
- Experience with FTA Bus and Bus Facility Grant processes.
- Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment is highly desirable.
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