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!

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Transportation Manager for our A/E services group in Georgia. We are looking for an individual that wants to advance their career by joining our highly collaborative Engineering Team. With a minimum of eighteen (18+) years of highway/roadway design and/or project management experience, you will lead team members to successfully complete construction documents for highway and bridge systems. As a Senior Transportation Manager, you will play a key role in expanding the capabilities of our growing transportation design group. The ideal candidate has strong relationships with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and other major transportation clients. This individual can live anywhere in the state of Georgia as long as they are willing to travel as needed for business and client needs.

Your Impact

• Recruit key talent and manage existing transportation design staff
• Manage the operational aspects of the transportation design business to ensure profitability
• Build and implement sales/marketing initiatives for growth of the transportation sector
• Responsible for participating in and managing transportation/roadway design projects
• Write and review transportation proposals
• Build up backlog by pursuing and winning work as prime and subconsultant
• Manage client communications, expectations, and satisfaction
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships
• Lead and/or assist with the coordination, development and production of proposals, SOQs, and presentations, ensuring the highest quality of information and documentation output

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, as a Civil Engineer from an accredited college/university
• 18+ years as a Transportation/Roadway Engineer/Project Management Experience
• Self-starter with strong oral and written communications skills
• Detail oriented, proactive individual who takes ownership of their work
• Proficiency in following software:
• Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project - Inroads, MicroStation – latest FDOT requirements
• Experience with 3D modeling preferred
• Candidates must be familiar with GDOTs project delivery standards
• Availability to work outside normal business hours as required
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Approximately 25% overnight travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Georgia Professional Engineers License -
• Leadership positions within public institution-oriented associations
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationship and win work
• Motivated to develop business from new and existing clients

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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: KENNESAW - BIG SHANTY RD NW
• All locations: US-GA-Kennesaw

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, agile and hybrid 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.