California Planning SVP: Transportation & Environment

WSP Global Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 367,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

WSP USA, Inc. in California seeks a Senior Vice President to lead Transportation, Environmental, and Land Use Planning within the California Planning Practice.

You will grow planning services across the state, act as client advisor, staff manager, and pursuit and project leader, guiding cross-disciplinary teams on complex transportation projects.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality outcomes for public and private sector clients.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in land use, transportation planning, environmental planning, or policy work.
• The successful candidate will have led projects and managed staff and/or teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Ability to develop business and technical strategy and deliver high quality technical/professional deliverables on projects and proposals.
• Experience with transit agencies, local municipalities, MPOs, and/or California regulatory agencies.
• Experience with project administration and project management in the transportation sector.
• Strong communication, energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Proficiency in the transportation project development cycle from planning to implementation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with MicroStation and GIS desirable.
• Ability to work in the United States and possess a valid driver's license.
• Proven track record of safety and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the California-based team of land use, transit/transportation, and environmental planners.
• Provide profit and loss leadership over projects, pursuits, and staff.
• Provide strategic leadership for the planning discipline and ensure high-quality deliverables for clients.
• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams across feasibility studies, NEPA/CEQA, and plan updates.
• Lead large, complex transportation planning projects including budgets, hours, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local agency requirements.
• Grow transit and environmental planning work with a focus on opportunities across disciplines.
• Lead contract negotiations, presentations, and client meetings.
• Assist with annual business tactical plans and maintain the discipline’s certifications and value proposition.
• Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys to align planning with strategy.
• Coordinate planning discipline meetings and liaison with external entities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Client management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, or related field

Master's Degree preferred

AICP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

WSP USA, Inc. in California seeks a Senior Vice President to lead Transportation, Environmental, and Land Use Planning within the California Planning Practice.

You will grow planning services across the state, act as client advisor, staff manager, and pursuit and project leader, guiding cross-disciplinary teams on complex transportation projects.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality outcomes for public and private sector clients.