Account Manager, Rail and Environmental

About the Role

WSP is seeking an Account Manager, Rail and Environmental, to support a strategic freight rail client. This leadership role involves managing the delivery of environmental services within transportation and rail infrastructure, serving as a trusted advisor, and strengthening WSP's client partnership through exceptional project execution and proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary account manager and client-facing lead for environmental services.
• Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and support the growth of the account and WSP’s strategic freight rail program within the Earth & Environment sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client stakeholders, project sponsors, and operational leaders.
• Develop account growth strategies and manage forecasting and financial performance while ensuring alignment with client expectations.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of environmental and engineering professionals.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to facilitate efficient project delivery and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with WSP and client standards, project requirements, regulatory requirements, and WSP quality processes.
• Partner with Project Controls teams to monitor schedules, forecasts, earned value metrics, resource utilization, and project safety metrics.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level account updates, performance reviews, and strategic client presentations.
• Mentor project managers, coordinators, and technical staff while promoting a strong culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support proposal development, strategic account planning, and business development activities associated with this key rail account and other rail clients.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing environmental programs for transportation, freight rail, or infrastructure clients.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Working knowledge of key environmental service offerings, including:
  • Emergency incident and spill response
  • Environmental due diligence for real property transactions and mergers and acquisitions
  • Survey and abatement of asbestos, lead, and PCBs
  • Management and evaluation of environmental liabilities
  • Natural, cultural, and historic resource survey, management, and permitting, including NEPA
  • Environmental remediation
  • Geohazard mitigation
  • Environmental, safety, and health compliance
  • Industrial wastewater treatment system design
• Proven experience managing strategic accounts, forecasting, business risks, and client relationships.
• Proven ability to develop and lead programs and strong internal teams across multiple disciplines and geographic locations.
• Proven ability to identify and lead pursuit of strategic opportunities within the environmental consulting freight rail space.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to navigate complex operational environments and manage competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of project delivery methodologies, project controls, and project governance practices.
• Ability to travel to support program, project, and client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Class I railroad clients with environmental services, including UP, BNSF, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, or other major rail operators.
• Demonstrated success developing and growing strategic client relationships within the transportation and rail industry.
• Rail safety training.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading engineering and professional services firm. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 U.S. offices, WSP designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. The company offers a flexible workplace model, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.