AVP, Freight & Logistics Advisory

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President to lead freight and logistics advisory within our Economics, Finance, & Grants line. The role can be located in any U.S. office and focuses on translating industry knowledge into actionable investment roadmaps and funding strategies for public and private clients.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in port, maritime, logistics, supply chain, or related goods-movement environments, with strong strategic and communication capabilities for executive audiences.

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.

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

Strong communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Urban planning

Public policy

Engineering

Economics

Business

Logistics

Supply chain

Maritime studies

Job description

WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President to lead freight and logistics advisory within our Economics, Finance, & Grants line. The role can be located in any U.S. office and focuses on translating industry knowledge into actionable investment roadmaps and funding strategies for public and private clients.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in port, maritime, logistics, supply chain, or related goods-movement environments, with strong strategic and communication capabilities for executive audiences.