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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Practice Group Co-Lead, Transit-Oriented Real Estate Economics and Finance

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $219K/yr

10+ years exp

WSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Practice Group Co-Lead to manage interdisciplinary teams and drive Transit-Oriented Development projects from planning to execution, maximizing financial returns for clients.

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Responsibilities

Provide proactive and strategic process and people leadership for the design, implementation, and administration of projects concerning real estate transactions with a public-sector principal in the Transit-Oriented Development and Real Estate Finance discipline, including senior leadership for proposals and project work scopes, pricing, budget, and performance metrics

Guide the development and execution of real estate development strategies that align with agency objectives and community interests. Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, and transaction summaries to clients’ organizational management, elected officials, and/or governing boards

Advise clients on comparative pros and cons of leveraging surplus land sales, ground leases, joint development vehicles, public-private partnerships, build-to-suit, and leasing space, based on their project goals, current market conditions, and local site and legal characteristics

Model exemplary “trusted advisor” service and provide future-focused solutions to clients. Monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables, coordinating with legal, financial, and technical teams as required. Ensure profitable management and successful completion of individual projects within the assigned area

Develop and implement long-term strategies for growth and pipeline advancement in Advisory Services for WSP within designated areas, emphasizing land value opportunities across all sectors, including transportation, buildings, energy, water, environment, and power

Leverage expertise and relationships to market knowledge and capabilities and development new clients and projects

Assist in preparing annual updates to tactical business action plans

Qualification

Real Estate TransactionsClient Relationship ManagementStrategic PlanningLand Value CaptureDue DiligenceLeadership SkillsProcurement StrategyCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementInterpersonal SkillsProject Management

Required

Advanced proficiency and proven experience in the areas of due diligence, procurement strategy, alternative delivery methods, and/or transaction structure

10+ years of relevant experience at a transportation agency or other municipal government entity, including acting as principal on real estate transactions

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement effective plans

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

Supervisory and/or management experience on real estate sales and/or joint development projects

Knowledge and application of land value capture methods such as TIF financing