This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead delivery of our Sound Transit Construction Management (CM) MATOC and support strategic growth across our regional CM practice. This is a senior leadership role responsible for program-level execution, client relationship management, pursuit support, and internal team leadership.

The position serves as a key interface with Sound Transit and other major public agency clients and plays a central role in advancing WSP’s construction management presence in the Pacific Northwest.

Your Impact

Program & Contract Manager

Lead execution of the Sound Transit CM MATOC, including task order planning, staffing, and delivery oversight. WSP is a sub consultant to multiple firms and the candidate will coordinate with each of our prime consultants.
Manage scope, schedule, and budget performance across multiple concurrent assignments
Ensure all services align with contract requirements, agency standards, and applicable agency guidelines
Oversee quality of construction management services, including documentation, reporting, and compliance with project controls practices
Provide senior-level issue resolution on complex construction and contract matters

Construction Management Oversight

Provide technical leadership and guidance to Construction Managers, Resident Engineers, and inspection staff
Support resolution of field issues, utility conflicts, and constructability challenges
Perform periodic audits or reviews of project documentation and controls to ensure defensibility and compliance
Mentor staff on construction inspection practices, documentation standards, and materials compliance

Client Management & Business Development

Serve as a primary client contact for Sound Transit and support broader agency engagement
Identify and lead pursuit strategies for new CM opportunities (MATOCs, task orders, and standalone projects)
Collaborate with marketing teams to develop proposals, interview strategies, and win themes
Maintain and expand relationships with key clients, partners, and subconsultants

Marketing & Strategic Growth

Support regional CM growth strategy, including pipeline tracking and positioning for upcoming procurements
Contribute to capture planning, teaming strategies, and pricing approaches
Participate in industry events and client outreach to strengthen WSP’s market presence

People Leadership & Operations

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary CM teams across multiple projects
Monitor staffing needs, ensure appropriate resource allocation, and support recruitment efforts
Provide mentorship, performance guidance, and career development support for staff
Promote a collaborative, safety-focused, and solution-oriented team culture
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.

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Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
12+ years of construction management experience on major infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience with transit, transportation, or public agency projects
Experience managing multi-project or program-level CM contracts (e.g., MATOC, IDIQ)
Strong knowledge of WSDOT Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and LAG requirements
Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budgets across complex programs
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) or CCM certification
Experience working with Sound Transit or similar agencies
Established relationships in the Pacific Northwest infrastructure market
Demonstrated success in proposal development and business capture

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: $167,800- $249,150

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.

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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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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