Zachary Pesicka

About Zachary Pesicka

Mr. Pesicka is an experienced leader in managing diverse capital infrastructure projects from planning into design and through construction. He has successfully led teams and achieved exceptional outcomes for NAVFAC, USACE, Department of State, USMC, Department of Homeland Security and private clients across transportation, land, marine, mission-critical, and airport projects. With expertise in program, project, and construction management, he excels in leading teams, planning and executing progressive engineering designs and analyses for large scale projects.His project experience spans multiple locations, including the US, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Japan, and Sweden. In addition to his strong project management skills, he possesses a robust background in business development and developing operations support including profit and loss responsibility and people management. His academic specialization in structural engineering and seismic loading of structures equips him with a deep understanding of engineering principles that he applies effectively to his projects.As a member of the Project Management Institute and board member to the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), he remains engaged in professional communities while continuously enhancing his expertise.As a forward-thinking professional, he has been actively involved in the integration of artificial intelligence into workflows. He has developed a training plan for the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) by Project Managers at WSP and has led collaboration with colleagues across business units, regions and countries to discuss the use and value of AI tools at WSP as an integration champion. He has worked with the company\'s leadership to approach the risks and gains from implementing generative artificial intelligence.

Experience

1. Strategic Planning Consultant

   WSP

   Sep 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   As a Strategic Planning Consultant, I partner with senior leadership, reporting to the Strategic Planning Leader, to help shape and guide our firm\'s vision for growth, resilience, and impact across diverse sectors. My role involves analyzing emerging trends, assessing market data, and designing strategies, implementation tactics, and messaging that align with our firm\'s capabilities and our clients\' evolving needs. I focus on synthesizing complex information, engaging with stakeholders, and bringing a future-focused perspective to our strategic direction.Through data-driven insights, stakeholder alignment, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, I help bridge the gap between where we are today and the transformative opportunities ahead. My work supports WSP in pursuing sustainable, innovative projects that contribute meaningfully to communities across the country.

Education

• University of Washington

  Master of Engineering (MEng), Civil Engineering

  2010 — 2011

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Civil Engineering

  2008 — 2010