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WSP USA Transportation Survey Manager in Lawrenceville, New Jersey
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transportation Survey Manager for our Lawrenceville, New Jersey offices. Be involved in projects with our Geospatial Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
WSP employees actively champion Inclusion & Diversity programs and initiatives throughout the country at the national, regional, and local levels. Here in the Northeast region, we act on the company’s inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging principles through a variety of committees that partner with professional organizations, lead STEM outreach in our communities, facilitate regular learning opportunities through Lunch & Learn discussions and weekly “Inclusion & Diversity Moments,” and promote Inclusion & Diversity throughout the offices through a variety of initiatives designed to reduce bias and raise awareness. Upper management supports these initiatives, and all employees are invited to join their local councils or apply to become an “Inclusion & Diversity Ambassador,” who brainstorm and implement the various initiatives and programs.
Your Impact
Maintain responsible charge of all aspects of Surveying staff and transportation related projects within the region.
Oversee the management, planning, scheduling, QA/QC and oversight of multiple Survey crews and projects for both internal WSP projects, as well as our external clientele.
Coordinate with state and local municipalities to obtain proper certifications and permits for survey work within their jurisdictions.
Provide Training and Mentorship to staff on the “best practices” of and training on up-to-date methodology.
Provide oversight of any required subconsultants required for survey services, such as quality control and contract negotiations.
Represent WSP at external meetings, conferences, and other business development-related activities.
Administer Contracts and Proposals.
Promote a positive work environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Remain current in latest survey practices, methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques.
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
Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying, GIS, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)
7+ years of relevant post-education experience in the discipline with prior Survey Director responsibilities and/or Survey Project Management.
High-level experience with both public and private sector work (e.g. state, city, county, utility districts, and private land development.)
Proficiency with land survey principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
Highly proficient expertise with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior-level teams or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Experienced with providing critical reviews for documents and preparing technical deliverables with a high degree of complexity.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree is preferred.
Professional Land Surveyor in the state of New Jersey.
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.
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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.