Senior Program Manager, Aviation - WSP USA

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a talented Senior Program Manager, Aviation to join our Tucson, AZ office client office.  Be involved in projects with our Aviation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. This position will lead project and program development at the Tucson International Airport. 

Our Aviation Team provides design, engineering and planning services for airports infrastructure including runways, taxiways, terminals and supports WSP's projects around the world. The Aviation Team works on multiple projects simultaneously, in close coordination with other technical departments.

Your Impact

• This opportunity provides subject matter program management, technical support and leadership for site/phase due diligence, permitting and federal/state approvals, improvement, and construction of aviation facilities and infrastructure.
• Responsibilities include participating in and leading multi-disciplinary teams on aviation design and construction, plan review, managing projects and budgets, preparation and development of project scope of work and cost proposals, and other duties as required.
• Provides situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and future-ready opportunities.  
• Provides leadership with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
• Develop technical & price proposals, task budgets and invoice review by utilizing/collaborating with our Internal Systems.
• Manage scope, schedule and budget for personnel assigned to projects.
• Project Reviews to ensure project profitability and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other Business Line team members within the business line.
• Recruit, develop and retain suitable field staff to be used on project assignments.
• Supervise, assess, mentor, and train a team of Project Managers, Construction Managers & Inspectors, and additional team members.
• Coordinate the assignment of personnel with contracts and project timelines.
• Assist with change order preparation and reviews.
• Assist with risk management/registers.
• Assist with safety management internally and externally.
• Attend industry meetings.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar field.
• 15+ years of professional experience and leadership.
• Significant experience working within the aviation space and/or the Arizona market.
• Well-developed experience in strategic leadership.
• Strong ability in operational issues and solving technical problems with complexity.
• Demonstrates excellence in providing high quality technical performance and oversight through innovative thinking and application of tools.
• Ability to lead and manage others in producing high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects, initiative, and programs.
• Knowledge of business finances and the impact of decisions to the bottom line.
• Provides input into budget for department or region.
• Significant client-facing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Arizona Market
• Experience with the FAA

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