Federal Programs - National Park Service Deputy Project Manager

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for Federal Programs - National Park Service Deputy Project Manager, to work remotely out of South Dakota. You will be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Your Impact

• Work as part of a team leading design projects, stakeholder interviews, existing conditions analysis, as well as presentations for Clients and other meetings as required.
• Responsible for managing design process and provision of high value technical expertise for National Park Service (NPS) projects as assigned by the Project leadership.
• Coordinate with other team members and technical disciplines (Clients, Site Managers, Mechanical/ Architects/ Electrical/ Structural/ Civil Engineers and Planning staff) for all facets related to design program implementation and construction. Prepare and conduct design charrettes and review workshops.
• Lead the development of construction documents for NPS projects.
• Conduct on-site observations and compliance checks, as well as facility condition assessments.
• Monitor and drive financial performance for design tasks, managing change and minimizing margin erosion.
• Monitor and maintain schedule performance, driving on-time delivery.
• Review documents in various phases for design intent, material use and coordination. Ability to perform quality checks and back-checks for design work and client comments for multiple disciplines is a must.
• Supervise and mentor junior members of the team.
• Support WSP’s marketing team when preparing responses to Federal client issued Requests for Qualifications (SF330).
• Lead task order Requests for Qualifications proposal responses.
• 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

• BS in Engineering or Architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in Architecture or Engineering.
• PE or RA registration.
• Experience with AEP project delivery for the National Park Service.
• In-depth understanding of national and local codes and ability to analyze and implement building and zoning codes, as well as specific National Park Service agency requirements and design standards, including the Denver Service Center workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant current software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) 
• Demonstrated abilities in negotiation, representation and liaison with all Stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform efficiently and independently within the design budget and schedule, to produce high quality deliverables responding to client's program.
• Relocation assistance is not available.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US Government issued Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain.
• PMP Certification.