This Opportunity
WSP USA is seeking a highly motivated Construction Management (CM) Local Business Leader to support our growing CM practice throughout New Mexico. This is a high impact role, and the successful candidate will have significant input and influence in shaping the future structure and growth of our Construction Services business in New Mexico. The preferred location for this position is in our Albuquerque Office, but we are flexible for the right candidate with other New Mexico Offices.
In this role, you will partner with key area and regional leaders and other stakeholders to champion the delivery of world-class construction services with an initial focus on Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) services to consistently meet or exceed client expectations. The CM Local Business Leader is accountable for providing leadership to CM staff and possess the natural skills necessary to drive growth and operating performance for the New Mexico CM practice.
Your Impact
- Working collaboratively with District and Regional leadership to develop strategic growth plans for the New Mexico PMCM practice across various clients and markets.
- Providing overall leadership to the construction services business in New Mexico as the practice grows, and ultimately expanding our delivery of professional construction services to both public and private clients.
- Directing all operations related to project performance; business development; market expansion; and industry leadership.
- Identifying growth opportunities through new and existing markets and clients and the hiring of staff to acquire the necessary skills and drive growth initiatives.
- Managing Construction Services contracts through the assignment of professional Project Managers, Resident Engineers, Inspectors, and other project technical resources allocated to the group to efficiently and effectively deliver projects to meet client expectations and project profitability.
- Maintaining and developing key relationships with public and private clients, including teaming partners.
- Managing technical non-billable time for the most effective outcomes in accordance with plan targets for the New Mexico CM group.
- Focus on both staff retention and talent acquisition.
- Managing and mentoring career path development for construction services staff for Project Managers, Resident Engineers, Inspectors, technical support staff, and early career professionals.
- Delivering projects using the appropriate systems for quality, safety, schedule, and cost management.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company 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
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in New Mexico or ability to obtain within three months.
- Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Engineering or Construction Management.
- 10+ years of transportation related engineering experience in the consulting and or public agency realms. Engineering experience should include at least 3 years in Construction Engineering and Administration.
- NMDOT Leadership Experience.
- Knowledge of NMDOT, Bernalillo County, and other New Mexico Municipality Policies and Procedures.
- Knowledge of Certifications Required for Inspection and Testing / Training Programs.
- Specific expertise in the heavy highway/municipal construction market in New Mexico and established relationships with local potential teaming partners and key client decision makers.
- Proven success in managing operations of an organization, Public or Private.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external Clients / stakeholders.
- Proven capability in the preparation of written technical documents.
- Demonstrated experience in leading/developing oral presentations.
- Solid understanding of current and emerging technical trends that affect the professional construction services business in New Mexico.
- Flexibility to evaluate, accept and adopt new technologies.
- Organized, self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- Proven track record of developing a culture of safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field is a plus.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.
- Alternative Delivery (DB, CMAR or CMGC) experience is a plus.
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. 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.
