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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Compliance Specialist for our Washington, DC office. The Compliance Specialist performs skilled and complex technical quality assurance observation and assessment work. This Senior Specialist - Compliance role reports to a Compliance Surveillance Lead (Manager) to support quality programs for the railway systems maintenance and modernization. The role will support multiple staff and groups to provide transparency and ensure compliance with applicable Washington Metrorail Safety Commission and federal capital project requirements.

Specific duties include:

• Develop compliance surveillance plans and test standards by applying engineering concepts, approaches, techniques, documents, specifications, procedures, and design criteria; adapting and modifying compliance testing approaches as needed

• Investigate compliance issues by collaborating with engineering, planning and design teams, reviewing design data, identifying short-term and long-range issues and mitigations, and researching and applying relevant regulatory and industry compliance standards and codes

• Develop and evaluate new compliance methodologies for qualifying vendors, components, and parts

• Organize compliance program by preparing timetables and applying required resources and equipment

• Periodically re-evaluate best practices to improve compliance surveillance plans and procedures. Measure system performance, analyze and evaluate findings, perform root-cause analysis and forensic analysis of failures as required

• Improve systems compliance by isolating and resolving non-compliance issues

• Perform internal audits and document compliance surveillance by approved methods such test reports, graphical analysis and reporting, audit reports, etc.

• Prepare compliance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing measurement data and trends

• Coordinate necessary analysis, compliance actions, and reporting to address requirements, open issues, and action items

• Support advancement of procurement planning and strategies (“the Plan”) in compliance with the corresponding capital program requirements associated with NextGen and/or correlate compliance progress reporting of the operating and capital budget submission(s) in meeting the Plan, as well as tracking obligation performance against the Plan

• Assist in the formulation and implementation of appropriate procurement policies, regulations, practices, and procedures specific to the project(s)

• Review solicitation package documents for completeness, accuracy, clarity, and adherence to regulations and procedures and assist in analyzing bid responses and compiling recommendations

• Monitor procurements to ensure compliance with all contract terms and conditions and specifications and with FTA requirements; assist the PM with contract negotiations, contract modifications, and contract terminations and assist the Consultant PM with closeout of construction contracts

• Work variable shifts and workdays as part of a team to provide full coverage during all hours of operation and maintenance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.

• Working towards project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAP-M).

• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.

• Understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and defined background and experience in project management.

• Competent analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.

• Capable critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.

• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally.

• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Works independently with minimal oversight and strict adherence to QA/QC.

• Well-developed with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.

• Effective at coordinating resources, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to complete tasks competently and efficiently.

• 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 in Engineering.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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): $83,200-$145,530

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, 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.

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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.