Senior VP, Freight & Logistics Advisory

WSP in the U.S.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Freight and Logistics Advisory to lead strategic advisory work for public and private sector clients in freight, port, and logistics. This role uses industry experience to shape investment roadmaps and funding strategies across a broad client portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in maritime, intermodal, or logistics environments, strong executive communication, and the ability to develop client relationships and deliver actionable

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in port, maritime, logistics, supply chain, intermodal, rail, or related goods-movement environments.
• Experience working with port authorities, terminal operators, ocean carriers, railroads,/logistics providers, shippers, public agencies, or similar organizations.
• Ability to lead or support 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 for executive, technical, and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to studies, market assessments, strategic plans, feasibility analyses, and implementation roadmaps.
• Advise clients on freight, port, logistics, infrastructure, and supply chain strategies.
• Develop client, partner, and industry relationships and pursue new advisory opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Present clear recommendations to executive, public-sector, and industry audiences.

Skills

Freight & Logistics experience

Strategic advisory

Client relationship development

Executive communication

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, engineering, economics, business, logistics, supply chain management, maritime studies, or related field

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Freight and Logistics Advisory to lead strategic advisory work for public and private sector clients in freight, port, and logistics. This role uses industry experience to shape investment roadmaps and funding strategies across a broad client portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in maritime, intermodal, or logistics environments, strong executive communication, and the ability to develop client relationships and deliver actionable