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Senior level deputy head of mission jobs place experienced diplomatic professionals in charge of mission operations, policy direction, and the teams that carry out high-stakes foreign affairs objectives. Hiring is concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like Amyx, RS&H, and New York University hiring at this level now.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Bridge Inspection Deputy Project Manager to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in Virginia!
This role can sit out of our offices in Richmond, VA, and Virginia Beach, VA.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with bridge inspection experience interested in becoming a Deputy Project Manager. 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.
Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Managers on a variety of inspection-related projects.
- Work as a Deputy Project Manager on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspection projects.
- Perform scheduling for multiple, concurrent inspection teams, including subconsultants.
- Obtain third-party work and right of entry permits.
- Develop subconsultant and vendor agreements and Purchase Orders.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assignment specific tasks.
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
- 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
- Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification through the successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.
- 7+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
- Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- This position has the potential to work 25% of the time in the field and 75% in the office.
- Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record Check and a valid Driver’s License are required.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- 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 that are conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
- A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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: $107,000 - $159,000
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.
#LI-MC1
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.
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Bridge Inspection Deputy Project Manager to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in Virginia!
This role can sit out of our offices in Richmond, VA, and Virginia Beach, VA.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with bridge inspection experience interested in becoming a Deputy Project Manager. 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.
Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Managers on a variety of inspection-related projects.
- Work as a Deputy Project Manager on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspection projects.
- Perform scheduling for multiple, concurrent inspection teams, including subconsultants.
- Obtain third-party work and right of entry permits.
- Develop subconsultant and vendor agreements and Purchase Orders.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assignment specific tasks.
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
- 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
- Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification through the successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.
- 7+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
- Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- This position has the potential to work 25% of the time in the field and 75% in the office.
- Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record Check and a valid Driver’s License are required.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- 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 that are conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
- A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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: $107,000 - $159,000
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.
#LI-MC1
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.
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Senior Level Deputy Head of Mission Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level deputy head of mission job?
Candidates who succeed at this level bring a demonstrated record of leading complex diplomatic or international operations, managing cross-functional teams, and driving policy outcomes in high-pressure environments. Employers look for deep subject matter expertise in foreign affairs or public administration, experience representing an organization at the institutional level, and the ability to mentor and develop junior staff. Tailoring your application to show ownership of mission-critical outcomes gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level deputy head of missions?
Companies hiring senior level deputy head of missions right now include Amyx, RS&H, and New York University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from government agencies, international organizations, and large nonprofits or contractors with active foreign affairs mandates.
Are there remote senior level deputy head of mission jobs?
Yes, though the role is frequently on-site given its operational and representational demands. About 38% of senior level deputy head of mission openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a growing number of organizations that allow flexibility for policy-focused or advisory functions within this title.
What makes a deputy head of mission role senior level?
Senior level deputy head of mission roles are defined by breadth of ownership and depth of accountability. Where mid-level roles execute within defined parameters, senior roles set those parameters, oversee mission-wide operations, and are responsible for outcomes rather than just outputs. Expectations include leading teams, advising senior leadership, navigating complex stakeholder relationships, and mentoring the next tier of diplomatic or operational staff.
Which industries hire the most senior level deputy head of missions?
Senior Level deputy head of mission roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain active international programs, government partnerships, or cross-border operations that require experienced senior leadership at the mission level.