Assistant Vice President - Freight and Logistics

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Freight and Logistics Advisory to advise clients on freight, port, and logistics strategies, helping translate industry knowledge into actionable plans and investment roadmaps. The role targets mid- to senior-level professionals with experience across ports, maritime, logistics, intermodal, and related goods movement.

The successful candidate will engage with public- and private-sector clients, develop strategic studies, and support client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public policy, engineering, economics, business, logistics, supply chain management, maritime studies, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in port, maritime, logistics, supply chain, intermodal, rail, or related goods-movement environments.
• Experience working for or with port authorities, terminal operators, ocean carriers, railroads, logistics providers, shippers, public agencies, or comparable organizations.
• Ability to support or lead studies, plans, market assessments, investment strategies, operational analyses, funding strategies, or implementation efforts.
• Familiarity with freight operations, terminal systems, commodity flows, supply chain trends, infrastructure needs, technologies, or data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive, technical, and non-technical audiences.
• Sound judgment and commitment to responsible, ethical decision-making consistent with WSP’s Code of Conduct and associated policies.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and WSP’s health, safety, and employment policies.
• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience with port master planning, terminal planning, intermodal facilities, freight corridors, goods-movement strategy, or supply chain resilience.
• Experience with market, operational, commodity flow, logistics, or supply chain data analysis.
• Experience with grants, funding strategy, benefit-cost analysis, project prioritization, or investment planning.
• Experience developing client relationships, scopes of work, advisory opportunities, proposals, or professional services contracts.
• Program, project, or capital implementation experience.
• Thought leadership, applied research, conference presentation, or industry engagement experience.
• Experience using AI or advanced digital tools for planning, research, data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Advise public- and private-sector clients on freight, port, logistics, infrastructure, and supply chain strategies.
• Lead and support studies, market assessments, strategic plans, feasibility analyses, and implementation roadmaps.
• Help clients evaluate operational needs, market conditions, infrastructure constraints, funding opportunities, and investment tradeoffs.
• Develop client, partner, and industry relationships while supporting new advisory opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Prepare and present clear recommendations for executive, technical, public-sector, and industry audiences.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Public policy awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning/public policy/engineering/economics/business/logistics/supply chain/maritime studies

Tools

AI planning tools

Job description

This Opportunity

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to join our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Freight and Logistics Advisory within our Economics, Finance, & Grants business line. This position may be located in any WSP U.S. office. The selected candidate will advise clients on freight and goods-movement strategy while supporting the growth of WSP’s port, maritime, and logistics advisory practice.

About the Position

This role is intended for a strategic advisor with experience in maritime, port, terminal, logistics, intermodal, or freight infrastructure. The successful candidate will help clients translate industry knowledge into actionable plans, investment priorities, funding strategies, and implementation roadmaps.

This position is well suited for mid- to senior-level professionals from industry, the public sector, or consulting who are interested in applying their experience across a broader portfolio of clients and geographies.

Your Impact

• Advise public- and private-sector clients on freight, port, logistics, infrastructure, and supply chain strategies.
• Lead and support studies, market assessments, strategic plans, feasibility analyses, and implementation roadmaps.
• Help clients evaluate operational needs, market conditions, infrastructure constraints, funding opportunities, and investment tradeoffs.
• Develop client, partner, and industry relationships while supporting new advisory opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Prepare and present clear recommendations for executive, technical, public-sector, and industry audiences.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will combine practical operating or planning knowledge with strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and sound professional judgment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, engineering, economics, business, logistics, supply chain management, maritime studies, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in port, maritime, logistics, supply chain, intermodal, rail, or related goods-movement environments.
• Experience working for or with port authorities, terminal operators, ocean carriers, railroads, logistics providers, shippers, public agencies, or comparable organizations.
• Ability to support or lead studies, plans, market assessments, investment strategies, operational analyses, funding strategies, or implementation efforts.
• Familiarity with freight operations, terminal systems, commodity flows, supply chain trends, infrastructure needs, technologies, or data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive, technical, and non-technical audiences.
• Sound judgment and commitment to responsible, ethical decision-making consistent with WSP’s Code of Conduct and associated policies.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and WSP’s health, safety, and employment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience with port master planning, terminal planning, intermodal facilities, freight corridors, goods-movement strategy, or supply chain resilience.
• Experience with market, operational, commodity flow, logistics, or supply chain data analysis.
• Experience with grants, funding strategy, benefit-cost analysis, project prioritization, or investment planning.
• Experience developing client relationships, scopes of work, advisory opportunities, proposals, or professional services contracts.
• Program, project, or capital implementation experience.
• Thought leadership, applied research, conference presentation, or industry engagement experience.
• Experience using AI or advanced digital tools for planning, research, data analysis, or advisory work.