Transit & Rail Growth & Delivery Leader

WSP in the U.S.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 295,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a senior leader to drive delivery of passenger rail programs and grow market share across multiple geographies. The role oversees complex projects from design through operations readiness and requires strong leadership, client relationship management, and strategic growth capabilities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with multi-discipline teams, adherence to industry standards, and effective talent development to build a high-performing rail and transit discipline.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in transit and rail systems with a proven record in project management.
• Experience working with transit agencies and organizations at a national level.
• Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and project oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead transit and rail systems projects, ensuring successful delivery and compliance with industry standards.
• Drive market growth strategies with pursuit planning, capture strategy, client development, and key account growth.
• Oversee design, technical delivery, construction delivery, and operational readiness across projects.
• Mentor and manage project teams, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with company goals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client engagement

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in civil engineering, Systems Engineering, or Transportation Engineering

Job description

WSP USA seeks a senior leader to drive delivery of passenger rail programs and grow market share across multiple geographies. The role oversees complex projects from design through operations readiness and requires strong leadership, client relationship management, and strategic growth capabilities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with multi-discipline teams, adherence to industry standards, and effective talent development to build a high-performing rail and transit discipline.