WSP in the U.S. · 1 month ago
Planning Local Business Line Leader (Texas Markets)
1601 South Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX, 78746, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expWSP USA, Inc. is looking for a Local Business Leader for their Planning Practice, specifically a Vice President in Transportation or Environmental Planning for their Texas offices. The role involves organizing, planning, and growing Advisory & Planning services while managing projects and providing strategic leadership in the transportation sector.
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Responsibilities
Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the planning discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector
Responsible for the contribution and management of multi-disciplinary project teams in all phases of the execution and delivery of siting, impact assessment, approval and permitting for assigned business sector projects, as well as transportation planning and management projects
Lead larger-scale more complex transportation planning projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring profitability and satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees
Oversee the appropriate use of topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS data, and other visualization tools to determine exact locations of project areas, associated physical / urban / population / economic / political sensitivities, and to uncover primary, secondary, and tertiary impacts
Actively foster compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local Agency laws, policies, and regulatory requirements
Support the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Transportation Planning work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility, with a focus on opportunities in all disciplines (planning, design, strategic consulting, and program management)
Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings
Assist with the preparation of an annual update to business tactical action plans within the specified area
Ensure that planning discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition is developed and continuously improved
Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys to align the planning discipline’s function with business and project strategy, identifying and addressing any skill gaps or risks within the sector business operations
Schedule planning discipline meetings, providing updates and recommendations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to inculcate discipline expertise and innovation into project work
Serve as one of the planning discipline’s lead representatives/liaison to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities
Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics
Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound planning and regulatory conclusions to minimize impacts to the community, population, local economy, and environment
Maintain and grow a client base for providing high level Transportation Planning services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities
Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff
Remain current in latest transportation planning subject matter, practices, regulations, and techniques
Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients
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
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in transportation planning, environmental planning, or policy work
The successful candidate will have worked on and led projects similar to those described above, overseeing the work of others successfully and/or managing staff
A Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field
Ability to develop business and technical strategy with others as well as develop and manage high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals
Experience with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Texas transit agencies, local municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and/or Texas regulatory agencies
Experience with project administration and project management in the transportation sector
Possess strong communication skills, a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and positive attitude
Proficiency with the transportation project development cycle, including from planning to implementation
Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are necessary. Experience with MicroStation and/or GIS programs is highly desirable
Ability to effectively present and communicate ideas orally and in written form and excellent writing skills are required. The successful candidate may be requested to provide prior samples
Ability to work in the United States, and possession of a valid driver's license is required
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Master's Degree is preferred
Essential professional licensure/certification (e.g., AICP Certification)
Company
WSP in the U.S.
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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