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 an Assistant Program Manager for our New York, NY office. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The candidate will collaborate with staff including project managers, construction managers, project controls (cost engineers, cost estimators, schedulers, document management), and executive management; respond to requests and to produce required documents in a fast paced environment.
Your Impact Serve as Assistant Program Manager on a multi-billion dollar program Work with Top Level Contractors on Mega-Projects or Major Programs Assist the project team with scope, schedule and budget preparation. Collaborate with project teams to achieve overall project objectives. Work closely with clients to meet and exceed their expectations. Ensure quality project deliverables commensurate with quality standards and client requirements. Coordinate with design disciplines that support the construction phase of projects Report on Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the overall success of the program. Support procurement of design and construction contracts Support construction sequencing, staging, and logistics Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs This position is contingent upon client approval Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Who You AreMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction or related field Minimum of 10 years’ experience with construction or design projects. Ability to adapt easily to the demands of multiple diverse situations, problem-solving, detail-oriented, and able to operate effectively in the face of uncertainty and change Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as needed, in a high-pressure environment with multiple assignments due in tight timeframes Proven ability to identify problems, use sound judgement to recommend alternative solutions. assess the accuracy and relevance of information; ability to use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations Understanding of project environment and context in preparation of documents that will often be subject to external scrutiny and public disclosure Demonstrated experience in compilation and preparation of written reports comprehensively addressing typical program requirements and functions Outstanding written, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellent oral, interpersonal, and overall communications skills, Expertise in using major software: Word, Excel, Power Point (primarily MS Office) 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
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: $160,000 - $185,000
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.
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Additional Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Additional Details Travel Required: N/A - No travel required Job Status: Regular Employee Type: Full Primary Location: NEW YORK - PENN PLAZA All locations: US-NY-New York 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. www.wsp.com
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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