Senior Rail Program Lead & Growth Strategist

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects is seeking an accomplished Rail Program Lead to provide strategic leadership, technical direction, and client stewardship for our rail and industrial infrastructure practice. This senior role focuses on leading complex programs, mentoring teams, and delivering high‑quality solutions for railroad, public sector, and private clients.

You will balance program delivery, technical excellence, financial performance, staff development, and market growth

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in rail, civil infrastructure, industrial development, transportation, or related markets.
• 5+ years leading programs, project teams, practice areas, business units, or major client accounts.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead major rail and industrial infrastructure programs from planning and design through construction support and closeout.
• Serve as trusted advisor to railroad, industrial, public agency, and private-sector clients by understanding their operational needs, safety requirements, capital plans, and business priorities.
• Develop and execute growth strategies for the rail and industrial practice, including sales, bookings, backlog development, pursuit strategy, proposal leadership, and market positioning.
• Build, mentor, and empower high-performing project managers, technical professionals, and emerging leaders.
• Partner with client account managers and sector leaders to strengthen client relationships and expand opportunities across Wilson & Company’s full range of services.
• Promote Wilson & Company’s safety, quality management, risk management, and project delivery processes.
• Represent Wilson & Company in professional organizations, industry conferences, client meetings, and strategic market initiatives.

Skills

Rail industry knowledge

Rail civil design

Client relationship development

Mentoring & leadership

Proposal leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects is seeking an accomplished Rail Program Lead to provide strategic leadership, technical direction, and client stewardship for our rail and industrial infrastructure practice. This senior role focuses on leading complex programs, mentoring teams, and delivering high‑quality solutions for railroad, public sector, and private clients.

You will balance program delivery, technical excellence, financial performance, staff development, and market growth