California Planning Leader – Transportation & Environment

WSP in the U.S.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 218,900 - 367,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Local Business Leader for our California Planning Practice. The role requires a Senior Vice President with extensive experience in transportation and environmental planning. You will lead a team and oversee large-scale transportation planning projects, ensuring compliance and successful project outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years in the field, with strong leadership and communication skills. The expected salary ranges from $218,900 to $367,200.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in land use and transportation planning.
• Experience with transit agencies, local municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong proficiency in the transportation project development cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead California-based team of planners.
• Manage profit & loss over projects, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Prepare budgets, track expenses, and ensure project profitability.

Skills

Land use planning

Transportation project management

Environmental planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Civil Engineering, or Public Policy

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

MicroStation

GIS programs

Job description

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Local Business Leader for our California Planning Practice. The role requires a Senior Vice President with extensive experience in transportation and environmental planning. You will lead a team and oversee large-scale transportation planning projects, ensuring compliance and successful project outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years in the field, with strong leadership and communication skills. The expected salary ranges from $218,900 to $367,200.