AVP, Traffic & Revenue Forecasting

About the role

Steer North America helps shape the future of mobility, cities, and infrastructure. Our work supports more connected, sustainable, and accessible transportation systems that improve how people live, work, and travel. Steer is an employee-owned international consultancy specializing in transportation and infrastructure. We combine global expertise with local insight to help public and private sector clients tackle complex mobility challenges and make better decisions about how people and goods move. Our teams advise governments, transit agencies, airports, infrastructure investors, and private mobility operators across strategy, advisory, planning, and operations. From major transit investments to airport development and emerging mobility solutions, our work influences transportation systems relied on by millions.

What You'll Work On

• An investment-grade forecast for a major toll highway concession, supporting investors and lenders
• A connected-vehicle / managed-lane corridor assignment, factoring in how AVs and EVs could shift travel choices
• A large parking program—citywide meters or a university garage portfolio—with demand shaped by policy and mobility trends
• A refinancing / diligence support effort for a mature toll facility, with workshops and rapid responses to lender questions
• An owner/operator performance-monitoring engagement, interpreting results and advising on implications for strategy

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Task Lead/Project Manager/Project Director on a portfolio of projects. Be responsible for project delivery and client management to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining the highest quality standards
• Coordinate or project teams including providing on the job training and technical review role
• Ability to see the bigger picture and understand client objectives but also be able to carry out detailed reviews and task delivery when needed
• Foster long-term relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders
• Support business development efforts, including pre-positioning, proposal development, presentations, and negotiations
• Stay informed about market trends to create compelling scopes that respond to client needs
• Represent the organization externally, promoting its values and capabilities in the marketplace
• Develop and mentor staff, focusing on technical skill development, career development, and performance management
• Contribute to capability development and knowledge sharing across Steer
• Provide leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing work environment

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the transportation industry with an emphasis on Traffic and Revenue (T&R) forecasting in the North America Highways Transactions market
• Technical background in Traffic, User Demand, or Ridership forecasting - including the development of ridership models using Network Models and/or Econometric modelling
• Proven ability to Project Manage fast-paced T&R projects for primary and secondary highway transactions for private sector clients
• Demonstrated success in business development, client engagement, and project leadership for private sector transaction market clients

Preferred

• Expert technical network modelling skills in Cube and/or EMME
• Expert technical skills in econometrics, choice modelling or other T&R techniques
• Market/modal experience outside of highways (examples include, but are not limited to: Parking, Ferries, Transit, EV Charging, Ports, Airports)
• Technical background in other relevant areas outside of T&R (examples include, but are not limited to: EV/AV Technology and Forecasting, Technical Due Diligence, business/strategic case development, funding/financing)
• Client relationships that could bring new opportunities to Steer
• Business development mindset - looking for opportunities to cross-sell and diversify current market

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 3% 401(k)/RRSP contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Gross paid time off including vacation, public holidays, sick time, and volunteering days—up to 44 days (US) and 47 days (Canada) annually
• Group Share Incentive Plan, providing employees with the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the firm
• Commuter benefits (US)

Salary Range

Salary range for this role is $120,000 : $180,000. Be advised that this is an estimated benchmark salary of good faith. All compensation, regardless of location, may be subject to change as skills, abilities, and internal equity are considered. In addition to base salary, all employees will be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus. Steer reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional compensation.

Why People Choose Steer

Our people join Steer because they want to do meaningful work in a collaborative and intellectually curious environment. At Steer you'll find: A culture that values collaboration, where you can work in partnership with teammates from around the world; Projects that create tangible improvements in how people move and connect, impacting the daily lives of millions of people; Expert colleagues who are passionate about the future of mobility and cities; The flexibility to build your professional skills and a consulting practice in a way that matches your ambition.

Our Commitment to Fairness & Inclusion

At Steer, everyone is valued for their talent, curiosity, and potential. We recruit based on capability — not background or pedigree — and our interviewers are trained to run fair and inclusive processes that give every candidate an equitable opportunity to succeed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all legally protected backgrounds. We provide accommodations throughout the hiring process and during employment to ensure everyone can participate fully.