Technical Director, Structural Engineering

divh2Vice President, Structural Engineering/h2pWSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President, Structural Engineering to join our team in our Virginia Beach, VA office. Be involved in projects with our Mid-Atlantic District Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients objectives and solves their challenges./ppProvides leadership within a sector of organization to ensure structural engineering subject matter, technical deliverables, building and infrastructure projects and programs are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry and company standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality. Responsible for SME innovation and administration, ensuring corporate compliance with all Local, State, and Federal engineering, construction, and safety regulations, and providing pragmatic direction to address current and future challenges in a rapidly-changing and complex business climate./ppYour Impact/pulliProvide proactive and strategic leadership for the structural engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector./liliPerform engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards./liliLead larger-scale more complex structural engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees./liliResponsible for the pursuit and development of business and the successful execution of work for current and potential buildings and infrastructure work within a geography specifically for the large projects within the area./liliLead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings./liliSupport the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Structural Engineering work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility, with a focus on infrastructure opportunities in all disciplines (planning, design, strategic consulting, and program/construction management)./liliResponsible for the profitable performance of the individual projects and the successful completion of the projects within the specified area./liliMeet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs./liliEnsure that engineering discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition is developed and continuously improved./liliConduct needs analyses and client value surveys to align the engineering disciplines function with business and project strategy, identifying and addressing any skill gaps or risks within the sector business operations./liliSchedule engineering discipline meetings, providing updates and recommendations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to inculcate discipline expertise and innovation into project work./liliServe as one of the engineering disciplines lead representatives/liaison to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities./liliDevelop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics and accountable for planning, development and management of projects in compliance with all applicable City/State/Federal codes and regulations, and in accordance with all acceptable engineering practices./liliInterpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound engineering and regulatory conclusions./liliProvide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients./liliDevelop a client base for providing high level structural engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities./liliMentor staff to support their growth and professional development./liliManage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff./liliRemain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices./liliCollaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide trusted advisor service and future ready solutions for clients./liliExercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSPs Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures./liliPerform additional responsibilities as required by business needs./li/ulpWho You Are/ppstrongRequired Qualifications/strong/pulliProfessional Engineering Certification/liliBachelors Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline./lili12+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering, structural/civil and infrastructure design./liliEngineer license required (multi-state preferred)./liliAdvanced proficiency with structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues./liliAdvanced proficiency with bridge and infrastructure design./liliStrong working knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and the business impact upon the organization./liliAdvanced proficiency with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations./liliWorks independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC./liliExcellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization./liliTactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment./liliAbility to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits./liliAdvanced proficiency with office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, ANSYS, LARSA 4D, STADD), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools./liliProven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSPs health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies./liliStrong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs./liliOccasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements./li/ulpstrongPreferred Qualifications/strong/pulliMasters Degree in Engineering./liliStrong 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./li/ul/div