Senior Rail & Transit Client Growth Leader

CSG Talent; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The senior Rail & Transit Client Leader will drive growth for the transportation practice in Virginia and the DMV, focusing on client development, market expansion, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

The role involves strengthening relationships with major public transportation clients, pursuing new opportunities, and providing senior guidance on strategic project delivery while maintaining hands-on involvement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in rail, transit or transportation engineering market.
• Background in engineering consulting, design or program/project management.
• Experience delivering projects for public transportation agencies.
• Established relationships within Virginia and/or the wider DMV transportation market.
• Demonstrated experience managing senior client relationships.
• Experience supporting business development, pursuits or account growth.
• Ability to combine commercial leadership with technical project delivery.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop relationships with major rail and transit clients across Virginia and the DMV region.
• Identify, pursue and secure new consulting and engineering opportunities.
• Develop account strategies for key transportation agencies and infrastructure owners.
• Support capture planning, proposals, presentations and major pursuits.
• Maintain senior-level involvement across key projects and programs.
• Work closely with Project Managers, technical leaders and regional management to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across rail, transit, civil, structural and facilities disciplines.
• Support the growth and development of the regional rail and transit practice.
• Represent the business within industry organisations, client meetings and regional transportation events.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to project and technical teams.

Skills

Rail & Transit

Engineering consulting

Program/Project Mgmt

Public transportation projects

Virginia/DMV relationships

Senior client relationships

Business development

Multidisciplinary teams

Job description

The senior Rail & Transit Client Leader will drive growth for the transportation practice in Virginia and the DMV, focusing on client development, market expansion, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

The role involves strengthening relationships with major public transportation clients, pursuing new opportunities, and providing senior guidance on strategic project delivery while maintaining hands-on involvement.