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Program Assistant jobs at WSP sit at the intersection of project coordination and technical support across infrastructure, environmental, and engineering consulting. WSP has a well-established visa sponsorship process and regularly supports international candidates for administrative and program-level positions across its U.S. offices.
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Join our growing Program Management Team that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management to work in Washington, DC.
Your Impact
- Serve in a program director role on mega civil infrastructure or power projects delivered via various delivery methods
- Lead the delivery of multiple connected projects, through the design, construction and closeout phases
- Manage the commercial interest of the client while driving the on-time and on-budget delivery
- Ability to quickly comprehend and manage program to client policies and procedures
- Responsible for independent review of project progress
- Perform schedule review and analysis
- Provide solutions to project issues
- Review and strategize improvement to key operational performance metrics
- Support and empower staff and direct reports to execute project assignments on time and on budget
- Develop and maintain Project Management Plans to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance
- Develop and maintain relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, partner firms and sub-consultants, as well as other external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers
- Lead staff development which includes mentoring, training, coaching and professional development
- Accountable for overall management and successful execution of consultant contracts to ensure performance and profitability
- Create a learning culture that values innovative subject matter expertise and fosters effective and continual personal development
- Develop and implement a communication strategy to increase the effectiveness of discipline-related processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating discipline-related risks
- Serve as program management discipline subject matter expert to a variety of internal / external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities
- Manage overall delivery team’s performance and provide inspiring leadership to assigned management and staff
- 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 and client needs
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Extensive project delivery experience on infrastructure or power projects as a Program Manager
- 15+ years of relevant experience
- PMP Certification
- Proven experience in the delivery of infrastructure or power projects, with construction costs exceeding $1 billion
- Proven experience in successfully managing the delivery of a major infrastructure or power program consisting of multiple connected projects through design and construction
- Advanced SME-level proficiency with Civil engineering principles, practices, process, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to engage at an executive level
- Excellent computer skills - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- 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
- 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 in the US
- Required to be in the work location 5 days per week
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS Degree (Engineering or Construction Management)
- PE License
- Design/Build or other alternative delivery experience as a program manager or program director
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $285,000-305,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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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.
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.
This Opportunity
Join our growing Program Management Team that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management to work in Washington, DC.
Your Impact
- Serve in a program director role on mega civil infrastructure or power projects delivered via various delivery methods
- Lead the delivery of multiple connected projects, through the design, construction and closeout phases
- Manage the commercial interest of the client while driving the on-time and on-budget delivery
- Ability to quickly comprehend and manage program to client policies and procedures
- Responsible for independent review of project progress
- Perform schedule review and analysis
- Provide solutions to project issues
- Review and strategize improvement to key operational performance metrics
- Support and empower staff and direct reports to execute project assignments on time and on budget
- Develop and maintain Project Management Plans to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance
- Develop and maintain relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, partner firms and sub-consultants, as well as other external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers
- Lead staff development which includes mentoring, training, coaching and professional development
- Accountable for overall management and successful execution of consultant contracts to ensure performance and profitability
- Create a learning culture that values innovative subject matter expertise and fosters effective and continual personal development
- Develop and implement a communication strategy to increase the effectiveness of discipline-related processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating discipline-related risks
- Serve as program management discipline subject matter expert to a variety of internal / external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities
- Manage overall delivery team’s performance and provide inspiring leadership to assigned management and staff
- 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 and client needs
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Extensive project delivery experience on infrastructure or power projects as a Program Manager
- 15+ years of relevant experience
- PMP Certification
- Proven experience in the delivery of infrastructure or power projects, with construction costs exceeding $1 billion
- Proven experience in successfully managing the delivery of a major infrastructure or power program consisting of multiple connected projects through design and construction
- Advanced SME-level proficiency with Civil engineering principles, practices, process, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to engage at an executive level
- Excellent computer skills - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- 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
- 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 in the US
- Required to be in the work location 5 days per week
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS Degree (Engineering or Construction Management)
- PE License
- Design/Build or other alternative delivery experience as a program manager or program director
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $285,000-305,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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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.
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.
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Align your credentials to WSP's project sectors
WSP's Program Assistant roles support active project delivery in infrastructure, transportation, and environmental consulting. Tailor your resume to reflect coordination or administrative experience in these verticals specifically, not general office support, before you apply.
Target WSP offices with active project pipelines
WSP's larger offices tied to federal or state infrastructure contracts tend to generate more Program Assistant openings. Offices in New York, Houston, and Denver have historically posted consistently, so concentrate your search on locations with visible project activity.
Clarify your visa type early in recruiter conversations
WSP sponsors multiple visa categories, including H-1B, E-3, and TN. Name your specific visa type in your first recruiter conversation so they can route your candidacy to the right internal immigration team rather than treating it as a general inquiry.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Program Assistant openings by sponsorship type
Not every WSP listing explicitly flags visa sponsorship. Search WSP's Program Assistant postings on Migrate Mate to filter by the visa category you need, so you're only pursuing roles where sponsorship has already been confirmed.
Prepare for cap-subject H-1B timing if you're on OPT
If you're on F-1 OPT and WSP extends a Program Assistant offer, the H-1B cap lottery runs once per year with an April 1 filing window. You need a job offer in hand before March to be included, so timing your offer acceptance matters.
Confirm LCA prevailing wage compliance before accepting an offer
For H-1B and E-3 filings, WSP must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying your offered salary meets prevailing wage for Program Assistants in that metro area. Review the LCA posting notice once your offer is in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Program Assistants?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Program Assistant roles. Because the H-1B is cap-subject, your offer timing relative to the USCIS lottery window matters. WSP's internal immigration team typically coordinates with outside counsel to handle the I-129 petition, but you'll need your offer formalized well before the April 1 filing deadline to be included in the annual lottery.
How do I apply for Program Assistant jobs at WSP?
You can apply directly through WSP's careers portal or browse open Program Assistant roles with confirmed visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate. When applying, specify your visa status upfront in your cover letter or application notes. WSP's recruiting process for these roles typically involves an initial screen, a hiring manager interview, and a final panel review before an offer is extended.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Program Assistant roles?
WSP sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, and F-1 OPT/CPT for Program Assistant positions, as well as Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term employees. E-3 visa applies only to Australian citizens, and TN visa covers Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories. The right visa depends on your nationality, degree, and how the role is classified internally.
What qualifications does WSP expect for Program Assistant roles?
WSP's Program Assistant positions typically require a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the supporting practice area, such as engineering, environmental science, urban planning, or business administration. Practical experience with project tracking, document control, or client coordination is valued. For specialty occupation visa filings, the degree-to-role match is a formal USCIS requirement, not just a hiring preference.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take once WSP extends an offer?
Timeline depends on the visa type. E-3 and TN filings can move quickly, often within a few weeks, since neither is cap-subject. H-1B sponsorship is tied to the annual lottery and can take six months or more from offer to start date. USCIS premium processing is available for H-1B petitions and reduces the adjudication window to 15 business days after filing.