Executive Vice President, Bus Transit Operations

1 week ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada WSP USA Full time
About the Opportunity

WSP USA, a leading global professional services company, is seeking an experienced leader to join our Bus Transit team. As the new Vice President, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation in Canada.

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing and growing technical/engineering staff and promoting a Transit Center of Excellence. You will be responsible for establishing and growing the Bus Transit Group, setting strategic direction, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

About the Role
  • Lead and Innovate: Grow the Bus Transit Group by leveraging existing skills, researching market intelligence, setting strategic direction, and fostering a collaborative, innovative team environment.
  • Drive Business Development: Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and clients, and drive the growth of the group.
  • Present at conferences and participate in workshops to strengthen existing client relationships and establish new relationships; obtain an understanding of emerging state-of-the-art technologies and market drivers.
  • Oversee Bus Major Pursuits and Projects: Take charge of the successful bid and execution of complex, multidisciplinary proposals and projects, ensuring they meet our high standards of quality, sustainability, and client satisfaction, including team formulation, Statement of Qualifications, Technical Proposals, and Presentations.
  • Build and Mentor a High-Performing Team: Recruit, mentor, and lead a diverse team of professionals, promoting a culture of excellence, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
  • Strategic Planning and Execution: Work with other WSP leaders to develop and implement strategies to achieve business objectives, leverage our Rail & Transit leadership position in the market, and deliver comprehensive and sustainable transportation solutions.
  • Collaborate across Regions, sectors, and subsectors by working closely with engineers, specialists, scientists, planners, and other professionals from various disciplines to deliver integrated and innovative transportation solutions.
What We're Looking For
  • 15+ years' experience in the engineering field and 10+ years in a senior leadership role in the bus transit sector.
  • Deep Bus Transit client knowledge and proven client relationships within Canada.
  • Track record of managing and growing a technical/engineering staff and promoting a Transit Center of Excellence.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to make impactful decisions and inspire teams to achieve project goals.
  • Proven experience in leading and managing Bus Transit projects across Canada.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and independent judgment.
  • In-depth knowledge of bus transit systems.
  • Demonstrated increasing market share in the Transit sector, including the strategic growth areas of zero emission, bus rapid transit, bus fleets, and facilities.
  • Strategic planning and project management expertise.
  • Experience in client prepositioning activities, team (internal and external partners) and proposal development, and execution of selection interviews.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional designation or certification.
  • Demonstrated increasing market share in the Transit/Rail sector, including the strategic growth areas of zero emission, bus rapid transit, bus fleets, and facilities.
  • Proven leader in developing and nurturing relationships with key clients.
  • A recognized leader in professional organizations.


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