Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Lead

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is initiating a search for an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Lead for our Illinois practice. The position will be based out of our Chicago office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager, deputy project manager, or technical task lead for ITS projects.
• Grow our Illinois ITS team.
• Collaborate with Local Business Leaders, and the National Business Line to drive business growth in the Illinois market, focusing on ITS and V2X.
• Perform a range of marketing and business development activities within the region, including gathering client intelligence, leading pursuits and proposal development, presentations, manpower and fee estimates.
• Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations to promote WSP’s capabilities, gather market intelligence gathering and develop a pipeline of opportunities.
• Develop promotional and proposal material.
• Interface with staff from a range of other disciplines to support a diverse range of projects across business lines.
• Provide leadership and ensure standards are adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
• Anticipate medium and long-term client needs, industry dynamics, and changing market conditions, develop strategic and action plans to address changing market conditions.
• Communicate ideas clearly with remote teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering or other related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years leading, managing and mentoring teams of ITS engineers and technicians.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prominent role in professional societies such as ITS Midwest, AASHTO, ITE, ACEC, WTS, COMTO.
• Technical experience in the design and implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• Proven success in a leadership role.
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
• Experience as a Project Manager leading complex ITS projects.
• Strong technical skills relevant to the ITS system engineering process.
• Demonstrated deep relationships with State DOTs and local governments, contractors, transportation agencies and professional organizations.
• Experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment is highly desirable.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communicator.
• Highly strategic.
• Can influence and inspire others.
• Deep understanding of the Illinois ITS industry, clients and competition.
• Future-focused.
• Leverage technology and global resources to bring innovative solutions to clients.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary: $129,600 - $220,300

Schedule

N/A

Contact

For more information about this opportunity, please contact [Contact Information].

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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