Vice President, Freight & Logistics Advisory

WSP in the U.S.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is hiring an Assistant Vice President, Freight and Logistics Advisory to join our Economics, Finance, & Grants practice. The role supports advisory work for public and private clients, translating industry knowledge into actionable plans and investment roadmaps. This position may be located in any U.S.

office, with duties spanning port, maritime, and intermodal projects. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with 10+ years in port/logistics, excellent communication skills, and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, engineering, economics, business, logistics, supply chain management, maritime studies, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in port, maritime, logistics, supply chain, intermodal, rail, or related goods‑movement environments.
• Experience working for or with port authorities, terminal operators, ocean carriers, railroads, logistics providers, shippers, public agencies, or comparable organizations.
• Ability to support or lead 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 skills for executive, technical, and non‑technical audiences.
• Sound judgment and commitment to responsible, ethical decision‑making consistent with WSP’s Code of Conduct and associated policies.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and WSP’s health, safety, and employment policies.

Responsibilities

• Advise public- and private‑sector clients on freight, port, logistics, infrastructure, and supply chain strategies.
• Lead and support studies, market assessments, strategic plans, feasibility analyses, and implementation roadmaps.
• Help clients evaluate operational needs, market conditions, infrastructure constraints, funding opportunities, and investment tradeoffs.
• Develop client, partner, and industry relationships while supporting new advisory opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Prepare and present clear recommendations for executive, technical, public‑sector, and industry audiences.

Skills

Strategic advisor

Maritime/logistics experience

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Risk & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field

Job description

WSP is hiring an Assistant Vice President, Freight and Logistics Advisory to join our Economics, Finance, & Grants practice. The role supports advisory work for public and private clients, translating industry knowledge into actionable plans and investment roadmaps. This position may be located in any U.S.

office, with duties spanning port, maritime, and intermodal projects. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with 10+ years in port/logistics, excellent communication skills, and a strong