Alaska Transportation Executive: Growth & Leadership

WSP USA; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a VP, Transportation Director/Local Business Lead for Alaska, based in our Anchorage office. You will steer the Mountain Pacific regional transportation practice, expand public-sector partnerships, and collaborate across WSP lines to deliver integrated solutions.

You will build client relationships with agencies like the Alaska DOT and Municipality of Anchorage, while championing safety, diversity, and professional development. This is a senior leadership role driving growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in the A/E/C industry with a focus in transportation.
• Proven leadership, accountability, persistence and growth demonstrated in complex programs.
• Ability to innovate and rethink client and employee engagement strategies.
• Strong business acumen with process-improvement capability.
• Sound strategic and visionary thinking with cross-discipline collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the transportation practice within Alaska and the Mountain Pacific Region.
• Position WSP as preferred, trusted advisor to public agencies and clients.
• Collaborate across National Business Lines and other WSP divisions for integrated delivery.
• Attend civic and industry events to expand client base and project opportunities.
• Foster talent development, safety, ethics, and inclusion across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Business development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Planning, Business, or related discipline

Job description

WSP USA seeks a VP, Transportation Director/Local Business Lead for Alaska, based in our Anchorage office. You will steer the Mountain Pacific regional transportation practice, expand public-sector partnerships, and collaborate across WSP lines to deliver integrated solutions.

You will build client relationships with agencies like the Alaska DOT and Municipality of Anchorage, while championing safety, diversity, and professional development. This is a senior leadership role driving growth.