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Senior level deputy technical manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of technical direction, program outcomes, and the cross-functional teams that deliver them. Roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, 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 Technical Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level deputy technical manager job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have already owned technical decisions and led teams through complex delivery cycles, not just contributed to them. Highlight specific programs you have directed, the technical standards you have set, and engineers or specialists you have developed. Demonstrating that you can bridge executive strategy and hands-on technical execution is the clearest edge at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level deputy technical managers?
Companies hiring senior level deputy technical managers right now include Amyx, RS&H, and New York University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large engineering-intensive organizations, government contractors, and infrastructure-focused firms that need experienced deputies to manage technical operations across multiple programs or sites.
Are there remote senior level deputy technical manager jobs?
Yes, though site presence is common at this level given the operational and leadership responsibilities involved. About 38% of senior level deputy technical manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in technology and consulting sectors than in manufacturing or infrastructure environments.
What makes a deputy technical manager role senior level?
Senior level deputy technical manager roles carry ownership over technical programs, not just execution tasks. Expectations include setting technical standards, making architecture or process decisions with organization-wide impact, managing or mentoring teams of engineers or specialists, and stepping in as the primary technical authority when the technical manager is unavailable. The scope is strategic as much as it is operational.
Which industries hire the most senior level deputy technical managers?
Senior Level deputy technical manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to run large, multi-phase technical programs that require experienced deputies to coordinate between project leadership and engineering teams while maintaining delivery quality and compliance.