Regional Manger

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Regional Manager – Major Centers, for our Urban Highways & Roads Engineering Design and Projects team, located in either Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta. Reporting to the Senior Director - Highways and Roads, this role is an opportunity to provide project, technical, financial and people leadership to a growing team of professionals and technicians. You will be an integral part of developing and delivering our strategy and services for major urban centers in Alberta.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of  inclusion and  belonging
• Our  Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A  Canadian success story - we're  proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding   career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to  your ideas and trying  new things.
• A phenomenal  collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely  good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

# WeAre WSP

About You:

• You are a passionate Transportation Engineering leader with a keen interest in developing a strong growth strategy with a dynamic team in an urban setting,
• You have demonstrated expertise in optimizing the financial, quality, and project delivery performance of an existing urban transportation business.
• You have proven success in client relationship management and have strong leadership and motivational skills.
• You have a genuine commitment to the firm’s values and our team’s success.
• You have a demonstrated ability to lead a team of professionals with excellent communication skills both internally with staff and externally with clients. 

What you can expect to do here:

• Provide effective direction and input into business development efforts within Calgary and Edmonton, including the building, managing, and maintaining of client relationships.
• Support business improvement and growth initiatives, including coordination with Major Projects (DB/P3, bridges, etc.).
• Accountability for the overall financial and operational performance of the department under your direction, including the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the business unit. 
• Providing effective leadership and collaboration with other disciplines.
• Provision of support and development of technical expertise for the execution of projects, by providing leadership and mentoring opportunities.
• Monitor and maintain overall resource management, including staffing, to meet project and budget targets/demands.
• Foster an atmosphere of continual improvement through on-the-job coaching and guidance.
• Monitor and manage operational responsibilities of the team’s Project Managers / Team Leads to ensure the overall performance of a portfolio of projects being undertaken by the department. 
• Uphold the company’s core values and maintain Health and Safety at the highest level.
• Provide project management, engineering, and technical expertise.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Graduate from a University or Technical school in the field of Engineering or a related discipline, or a combination of related experience and education,
• Minimum of 15 years of related Canadian experience with relevant demonstrable experience in an urban or major-centre transportation setting,
• Demonstrable supervisory experience,
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of project professionals.
• Experience with various urban roadway infrastructure including arterial roadways, highways, transit (LRT and subway) and airports as they relate to roadway improvements.
• Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage project deadlines.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiastic team player.
• Excellent oral and written and presentation skills.
• Flexible with the ability to work on multiple projects of varied complexity with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to travel on a regular basis to either Edmonton or Calgary.