Assistant Vice President, Transit and Rail Project

About the Opportunity

WSP USA is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Transit and Rail Project Management for our Pittsburgh, PA location. In this role, you will support transit agencies in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of rail vehicle fleets while maintaining full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will oversee and contribute to the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs to achieve reliability, availability, and safety targets, ensuring consistent delivery of dependable passenger service.

This position provides leadership, guidance, and strategic recommendations to maintenance personnel and supervisory teams to drive performance and improve key operational metrics. You will serve as a "trusted advisor," collaborating with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future-ready solutions for clients.

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.

At WSP, we offer a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. 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. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Veterans Bridge, Strip District, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15222, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Key Responsibilities

check_circleOversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for rail vehicle fleets to ensure safety and compliance
check_circleManage contractual obligations and track project hours and expenses to ensure satisfactory performance
check_circleDevelop strategies to engage stakeholders and maintain effective relationships at all levels
check_circleMentor staff and provide performance guidance to support their professional growth and development
check_circleMaintain regular client communications regarding monthly status, safety incidents, and scope impacts
check_circleCollaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to provide strategic advice and future-ready solutions to clients
check_circleParticipate in problem project reviews to identify root causes and assist in developing recovery plans
check_circleProvide leadership for complex projects including budget preparation, forecasting, and KPI monitoring

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related major
verifiedMinimum 10 years experience in maintenance role
verifiedAt least 5 years in managerial role
verifiedProficiency in MS Office suite and PM tools
verifiedAuthorized to work in the United States

Nice to Have

Proven ability to remain resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, multi-shift, service-oriented maintenance environment, consistently meeting rigorous operational and scheduling demands.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: MS Office Suite, Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Sharepoint, Qa/qc, Fleet Management, Maintenance Programs, Technical Writing.

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related major, or equivalent experience.

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Day-to-day, the Assistant Vice President, Transit and Rail Project Management at WSP in the U.S. will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for rail vehicle fleets to ensure safety and compliance; manage contractual obligations and track project hours and expenses to ensure satisfactory performance; develop strategies to engage stakeholders and maintain effective relationships at all levels; and mentor staff and provide performance guidance to support their professional growth and development.

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To qualify for the Assistant Vice President, Transit and Rail Project Management at WSP in the U.S. position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related major; Minimum 10 years experience in maintenance role; At least 5 years in managerial role; Proficiency in MS Office suite and PM tools; and Authorized to work in the United States.

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Assistant Vice President, Transit and Rail Project Management at WSP in the U.S. is based in Veterans Bridge, Strip District, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15222, United States. This is a on-site role.

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WSP in the U.S. has listed this Assistant Vice President, Transit and Rail Project Management role as on-site.

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Assistant Vice President, Transit and Rail Project Management at WSP in the U.S. typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.

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Key skills for Assistant Vice President, Transit and Rail Project Management at WSP in the U.S. include MS Office Suite; Word; Excel; Visio; Project; Sharepoint; Qa/qc; and Fleet Management.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related major, or equivalent experience.

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Assistant Vice President, Transit and Rail Project Management at WSP in the U.S. is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.

Assistant Vice President, Transit and Rail Project Management