Vice President, Project Procurement

The Vice President, Project Procurement is responsible for leading complex infrastructure projects from initiation through closeout while overseeing procurement strategy, documentation, contract development, and commercial negotiations. This role blends advanced project management leadership with deep expertise in procurement models-including Professional Services, Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Design-Bid-Build (DBB), and GC/CM delivery. The position supports clients in developing procurement options, preparing contract packages, ensuring governance and probity, and delivering projects in alignment with corporate excellence standards.

The Vice President, Project Procurement provides strategic guidance, technical oversight, and administrative leadership throughout the project lifecycle. This includes proposal development, project startup, execution, reporting, risk management, and closeout. The role also supports business development, staff mentorship, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

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.

www.wsp.com

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.

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.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in project management, procurement, engineering, or infrastructure development.
• Proven experience in Transit & Rail procurement
• Demonstrated experience preparing procurement documentation and contracts for GC/CM, DB, PDB, or similar models.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, sourcing strategies, and contract management.
• Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent) or essential licensing (P.E.).
• Strong understanding of A/E/C project delivery processes and procurement frameworks.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and technical writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently, lead teams, and manage multi‑project environments.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
• Proven ability to manage QA/QC processes and review technical deliverables.
• Ability to engage senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and cross‑functional teams.
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and compliance with corporate policies.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and occasional travel requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transit, water, tunnels, or highway infrastructure projects.
• Background in contracting or procurement with knowledge of construction scheduling, risk transfer, and buildability assessments.
• Experience structuring procurement packages for major capital programs.

#LI-RF1

Procurement & Contract Management

• Lead procurement options analysis, delivery model evaluations, and recommendations for major infrastructure projects.
• Structure, draft, and manage procurement documentation, including RFPs, RFQs, contract forms, and negotiated procurement packages (Professional Services, GC/CM, DB, PDB).
• Oversee construction contract management, negotiations, risk transfer strategies, and buildability considerations.
• Provide strategic and technical advice to government authorities and clients regarding procurement, delivery, and operations.
• Ensure procurement processes adhere to strict governance, probity, and ethical standards.
• Support and lead the preparation of proposals, commercial submissions, and procurement‑related deliverables.

Project Management Leadership

• Provide PM leadership for large, complex projects, ensuring contributors understand scope, deadlines, and performance expectations.
• Prepare and oversee project budgets, forecasts, margins, KPIs, and financial performance.
• Monitor external events, risk contingencies, hours, expenses, and contractual obligations.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing client communication.
• Ensure adherence to project lifecycle requirements including PMP, QP, PSP, RMP/REF, and communication plans.
• Drive appropriate levels of technical review, QA/QC, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Participate in contract negotiations, presentations, and client meetings.
• Provide written and verbal inputs to project teams and contribute to high‑level strategic advice.

Risk, Reporting & Governance

• Support risk identification, mitigation, and management for internal and external mandates.
• Ensure regular project reporting to clients, technical teams, and business unit leadership, highlighting scope, budget, and risk issues.
• Oversee problem‑project reviews, root‑cause analysis, and development of recovery plans.
• Complete formal project closeout activities, including lessons‑learned documentation.

Leadership, Mentorship & Business Development

• Mentor and guide staff to support professional growth and performance excellence.
• Manage assigned staff, providing leadership, direction, and performance feedback.
• Support business development, client engagement, and regional/global initiatives.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver "trusted advisor" service and future‑ready solutions.
• Uphold ethical decision‑making, corporate policies, and safety standards.

Procurement & Contract Management

• Lead procurement options analysis, delivery model evaluations, and recommendations for major infrastructure projects.
• Structure, draft, and manage procurement documentation, including RFPs, RFQs, contract forms, and negotiated procurement packages (Professional Services, GC/CM, DB, PDB).
• Oversee construction contract management, negotiations, risk transfer strategies, and buildability considerations.
• Provide strategic and technical advice to government authorities and clients regarding procurement, delivery, and operations.
• Ensure procurement processes adhere to strict governance, probity, and ethical standards.
• Support and lead the preparation of proposals, commercial submissions, and procurement‑related deliverables.

Project Management Leadership

• Provide PM leadership for large, complex projects, ensuring contributors understand scope, deadlines, and performance expectations.
• Prepare and oversee project budgets, forecasts, margins, KPIs, and financial performance.
• Monitor external events, risk contingencies, hours, expenses, and contractual obligations.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing client communication.
• Ensure adherence to project lifecycle requirements including PMP, QP, PSP, RMP/REF, and communication plans.
• Drive appropriate levels of technical review, QA/QC, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Participate in contract negotiations, presentations, and client meetings.
• Provide written and verbal inputs to project teams and contribute to high‑level strategic advice.

Risk, Reporting & Governance

• Support risk identification, mitigation, and management for internal and external mandates.
• Ensure regular project reporting to clients, technical teams, and business unit leadership, highlighting scope, budget, and risk issues.
• Oversee problem‑project reviews, root‑cause analysis, and development of recovery plans.
• Complete formal project closeout activities, including lessons‑learned documentation.

Leadership, Mentorship & Business Development

• Mentor and guide staff to support professional growth and performance excellence.
• Manage assigned staff, providing leadership, direction, and performance feedback.
• Support business development, client engagement, and regional/global initiatives.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver "trusted advisor" service and future‑ready solutions.
• Uphold ethical decision‑making, corporate policies, and safety standards.