Vice President – Maritime Federal East Leader and Carolinas Ports Leader, Ports & Maritime Engi[...]

Vice President – Maritime Federal East Leader and Carolinas Ports Leader, Ports & Maritime Engineering

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Job Description

WSP is seeking a talented Vice President – Maritime Federal East Leader and Carolinas Ports Leader, Ports & Maritime Engineering professional to join our National Maritime team at any of the following locations : Raleigh, NC; Charleston, SC; Wilmington, NC; Charlotte, NC . Provide leadership within the national ports and maritime business line. Ideal candidate shall possess subject matter expertise in planning and design delivery of port / waterfront projects (military facilities, multipurpose cargo handling facilities, container terminals, oil / fuel terminals, intermodal yards, and passenger terminals), and significant experience in pursuing and proposing on multidisciplinary marine waterfront programs for the US Navy. Candidate shall have a proven record of designing and delivering PS&E packages with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry and company standards for design, safety, and functionality. Hands‑on understanding of the maritime market and a proven record of meeting and exceeding client objectives is highly desirable.

Your Impact

• Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the maritime subsector offering direction, expertise, and support to achieve project and business line expansion goals.
• Understand the maritime permitting process and perform engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure compliance with applicable state and / or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.
• Lead larger‑scale multidisciplinary greenfield port development and port redevelopment / reconfiguration 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.
• Provide expert technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues relating to marine, port, and coastal systems.
• Responsible for the capture planning, pursuit, and development of business and the successful execution of federal maritime / port work all across the US East coast and port / private clients including terminal operators in the Carolinas.
• Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
• Support the overall long‑term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Marine Engineering work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility, with a focus on port infrastructure opportunities in all disciplines (planning, design, strategic consulting and program / construction management).
• Responsible for the profitable performance of the individual projects and the successful completion of the projects within the specified area.
• Develop a solid client base consisting of various public or private entities or individuals and meet with them regularly to track opportunities and discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering / construction challenges and programs.
• Ensure that engineering discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition are developed and continuously improved.
• Serve as one of the practice’s lead representatives / liaisons to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, Port Authorities, industry‑related groups, and various government and community entities.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff.
• Remain current in latest marine, port, and coastal engineering techniques and practices. Be acquainted with the capital investment programs of all leading regional public ports at a minimum.
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Age / Color / Religion / 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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