Transportation Business Lead

Description

• Provide technical expertise and collaboration across transportation disciplines, including highways, transit, rail, aviation, and planning.
• Collaborate with national business lines to leverage resources and expand service offerings in Nebraska.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with NDOT, municipalities, counties, and MPOs across Nebraska.
• Lead the Omaha office’s operations, culture, and growth strategy, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Partner with the Regional Transportation Lead and Lincoln office lead to establish and achieve business development targets.
• Represent WSP in industry organizations, conferences, and community engagements to enhance visibility and reputation.
• Collaborate with other WSP offices across the Midwest District to deliver infrastructure projects throughout the project life cycle.
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge (PIC) and Project Manager (PM) on major transportation projects, ensuring delivery excellence.
• Champion WSP’s Future Ready approach, integrating sustainability, resilience, and innovation into projects.

Requirements

• Familiarity with WSP’s Future Ready principles and commitment to advancing sustainable, equitable, and innovative transportation solutions.
• Strong understanding of transportation market trends, funding mechanisms, and regulatory environment.
• Proven track record of leadership in business development, client management, and project delivery.
• Strong leadership presence with ability to represent WSP in Nebraska’s transportation community.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in transportation engineering, planning, or related fields.
• Ability to balance technical expertise with business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, partners, and staff.
• Strategic thinker with ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities in emerging markets.
• Prior experience working with NDOT and local municipalities in Nebraska.
• Experience leading office operations, culture, and staff engagement.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance