Planning Local Business Line Leader

About the Role

WSP USA, Inc. is seeking a Local Business Leader to oversee the Central and Western Pennsylvania Planning Practice as a Vice President in Transportation Planning, based in Pittsburgh. This role involves organizing, planning, and growing Advisory & Planning services in the region, while also serving as a client advisor, staff manager, and pursuit and project manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the planning discipline, ensuring project deliverables are achieved within the business sector.
• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams in all phases of siting, impact assessment, approval, permitting, and transportation planning projects.
• Lead complex transportation planning projects, managing budgets, schedules, and profitability.
• Grow the client base by identifying business development opportunities and cross-selling WSP capabilities.
• Oversee the use of visualization tools to determine project areas and impacts.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local Agency laws and regulations.
• Support long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development for Transportation Planning in the assigned area.
• Assist with annual updates to business tactical action plans.
• Develop and improve planning discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition.
• Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys to align planning discipline with business strategy.
• Serve as a liaison to external entities, including government agencies and industry groups.
• Develop proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics.
• Interpret and summarize data to minimize impacts on communities, populations, and the environment.
• Manage and provide performance guidance to assigned staff.
• Stay current with transportation planning regulations and techniques.
• Collaborate with professionals to provide trusted advisor services and future-ready solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of experience in transportation planning, environmental planning, or policy-related services.
• Experience leading projects and managing staff in the transportation sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, or related field.
• Ability to develop business and technical strategies and manage high-quality deliverables.
• Experience with key clients such as PennDOT, BPT, PRT, local municipalities, MPOs, and RPOs.
• Proficiency in transportation project development from planning to implementation.
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with MicroStation and/or GIS is highly desirable.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in the United States.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Professional licensure/certification (e.g., AICP, PMP, PE) preferred.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading global engineering and professional services firm. With over 15,000 employees in 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.