WSP Global Inc.
Executive Director of Transit and Rail Business Line
WSP Global Inc., Boston, New York, United States,
Executive Director of Transit and Rail Business Line
Washington, DC, United StatesSan Francisco, CA, United StatesNew Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAtlanta, GA, United StatesLos Angeles, CA, United StatesMiami, FL, United StatesNew York, NY, United StatesChicago, IL, United StatesBoston, MA, United StatesJob Description
This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for an
Executive Director of Transit and Rail Business Line.
The candidate can sit out of any mutually WSP USA office - preferably Washington, DC/ New York, NY/ Boston, MA/ Chicago, IL. This individual will be responsible for strategic planning, business development, project management, and team leadership to deliver high-quality transit and rail solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the transit and rail industry, a strong network of industry contacts, and a proven track record of successful project delivery.Your ImpactDuties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Develop and implement the business line strategy in alignment with the company’s overall goals and objectives.Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the transit and rail sectors.Monitor industry trends and market conditions to stay ahead of the competition.
Business Development
Build and maintain relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.Lead proposal development, presentations, and negotiations to secure new projects.Represent the company at industry conferences, events, and meetings.
Project Management
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of transit and rail projects.Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.Manage project teams, including internal staff and external consultants.
Team Leadership
Mentor, develop, and manage a team of professionals in the transit and rail business line.Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.Promote professional development and continuous learning within the team.
Financial Management
Develop and manage the business line’s budget and financial performance.Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics.Ensure financial targets and profitability are achieved.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines.Implement and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures.Address any issues or challenges that arise during project execution.
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 AreRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field.Minimum 20+ years of related transit/rail experience, including 10+ years of experience in leadership, project management, client services management, or business development activities for large-scale transportation clients and/or projects.Experience in client prepositioning activities, team (internal and external partners) and proposal development, and execution of selection interviews.Track record of managing and growing a technical/engineering staff and promoting a Transit/Rail Center of Excellence.Strong business acumen and financial management skills.Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.Ability to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and industry events.Preferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer certificationMasters in Engineering.Proven leader in developing and nurturing relationships with key clients.A recognized leader in professional organizations.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):
$152,000 - $397,540The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.Job Info
Job Identification 59751Locations 1250 - 23rd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037, USPosting Date 07/30/2024, 04:54 PMAbout Us
About WSPWSP 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.
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Washington, DC, United StatesSan Francisco, CA, United StatesNew Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAtlanta, GA, United StatesLos Angeles, CA, United StatesMiami, FL, United StatesNew York, NY, United StatesChicago, IL, United StatesBoston, MA, United StatesJob Description
This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for an
Executive Director of Transit and Rail Business Line.
The candidate can sit out of any mutually WSP USA office - preferably Washington, DC/ New York, NY/ Boston, MA/ Chicago, IL. This individual will be responsible for strategic planning, business development, project management, and team leadership to deliver high-quality transit and rail solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the transit and rail industry, a strong network of industry contacts, and a proven track record of successful project delivery.Your ImpactDuties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Develop and implement the business line strategy in alignment with the company’s overall goals and objectives.Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the transit and rail sectors.Monitor industry trends and market conditions to stay ahead of the competition.
Business Development
Build and maintain relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.Lead proposal development, presentations, and negotiations to secure new projects.Represent the company at industry conferences, events, and meetings.
Project Management
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of transit and rail projects.Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.Manage project teams, including internal staff and external consultants.
Team Leadership
Mentor, develop, and manage a team of professionals in the transit and rail business line.Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.Promote professional development and continuous learning within the team.
Financial Management
Develop and manage the business line’s budget and financial performance.Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics.Ensure financial targets and profitability are achieved.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines.Implement and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures.Address any issues or challenges that arise during project execution.
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 AreRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field.Minimum 20+ years of related transit/rail experience, including 10+ years of experience in leadership, project management, client services management, or business development activities for large-scale transportation clients and/or projects.Experience in client prepositioning activities, team (internal and external partners) and proposal development, and execution of selection interviews.Track record of managing and growing a technical/engineering staff and promoting a Transit/Rail Center of Excellence.Strong business acumen and financial management skills.Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.Ability to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and industry events.Preferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer certificationMasters in Engineering.Proven leader in developing and nurturing relationships with key clients.A recognized leader in professional organizations.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):
$152,000 - $397,540The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.Job Info
Job Identification 59751Locations 1250 - 23rd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037, USPosting Date 07/30/2024, 04:54 PMAbout Us
About WSPWSP 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.
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