Transit and Rail System Delivery and Growth Leader

WSP
New York, Los Angeles, Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 295,000 - 330,000 annuallyFunction: Transportation & Fleet OperationsExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Client relationship management","Strategic planning","Proposal preparation","Team mentoring"]

Lead the successful delivery of passenger rail programs and projects end-to-end, including design, technical delivery, construction delivery, and operational readiness. Oversee large transit initiatives spanning tunnels, tracks, stations, signaling, and systems, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and compliance. Drive transit and rail market growth through pursuit planning, capture strategy, proposals, and key account development, while building and mentoring multidisciplinary teams and strengthening relationships with agencies and stakeholders.

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Transit and Rail System Delivery and Growth Leader

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Job Summary

Lead the successful delivery of passenger rail programs and projects end-to-end, including design, technical delivery, construction delivery, and operational readiness. Oversee large transit initiatives spanning tunnels, tracks, stations, signaling, and systems, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and compliance. Drive transit and rail market growth through pursuit planning, capture strategy, proposals, and key account development, while building and mentoring multidisciplinary teams and strengthening relationships with agencies and stakeholders.
Location: New York, Los Angeles, Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Transportation & Fleet Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and oversee transit and rail systems projects to ensure successful delivery and compliance with industry standards.
  • •Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business development efforts in the rail and transit sector.
  • •Coordinate business development and client engagement activities to enhance presence in the rail and transit sector.
  • •Oversee planning, design, and execution of rail and transit projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and timely delivery; manage scope, schedule, and budget.
  • •Mentor and manage project teams and foster operational excellence, talent development, succession planning, and engagement.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 295,000 - 330,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisabilityRetirement SavingsPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •15+ years of experience in transit and rail systems with a proven record in project management.
  • •Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
  • •Experience working with transit agencies and organizations at a national level.
  • •Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and project oversight.
  • •Professional Engineering (P.E.) license (preferred).
Experience:15+ yearsTransitRail systemsTransportationPassenger railInfrastructure projects
Education:Bachelor's in civil engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field
Skills:LeadershipClient relationship managementStrategic planningProposal preparationTeam mentoring
Licenses:Professional Engineering (P.E.)
Certifications:Professional Engineering (P.E.)
Tech Stack:Design Build

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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