National Planning and Project Delivery Strategic Advisor

WSP•Washington, DC

About The Position

The National Planning and Project Delivery Strategic Advisor will be part of the Planning practice within WSP’s Advisory & Planning (A&P) business line. This role provides strategic advice to help public- and private-sector clients navigate complex planning, project delivery, and environmental reviews risks for major infrastructure programs. The practice works across WSP’s transportation, environment, property and energy markets, bringing together policy insight, regulatory strategy, applied research, and practical delivery experience to help clients move nationally important projects from concept to implementation with greater certainty, speed, and defensibility. We actively seek opportunities to work across sectors, leveraging our expertise to bring innovative, outcome-focused solutions to a wide variety of clients and projects.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation planning, including full P&L ownership.
Bachelor’s degree and post-graduate degree in a related field (MA, JD, PhD) is required.
Ability to conduct applied research, analyze and synthesize results and report them in plain language, accessible to a variety of audiences.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of client relationships and providing excellent client service.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize competing interests.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Authorization to immediately work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Active engagement in relevant industry organizations such as AASHTO, ACEC, WTS, COMTO, etc. is preferable.

Responsibilities

Guiding project owners through the delivery of capital projects, advising on selection of optimal delivery methods (Public-Private-Partnerships (P3), design-build, progressive design-build, and construction manager/general contractor).
Advising project owners on the financing and funding of capital projects, with an emphasis on innovative delivery.
Supporting project owners to determine goals and constraints for project implementation and preparation to execute complex projects using innovative, collaborative methods.
Collaborating in a teaming environment with other project team members for successful planning, procurement, and delivery of projects, including interacting with and providing technical advice to engineers, investment bankers, financial analysts, legal counsel, and internal-client procurement teams.
Developing strategies for change management and alternative delivery project implementation and setting up processes for agencies to implement these strategies over the project lifecycle.
Working across WSP’s transportation, energy, and environment markets, connecting subject-matter experts, project delivery teams, and client leadership around integrated solutions.
Representing WSP nationally through active participation in client engagements, industry events, professional associations, and policy forums.
Promoting market intelligence gathering and pipeline development to anticipate trends and unlock new opportunities.
Expanding the Planning practice across multiple business sectors, building strategic alliances and partnerships to secure new work.
Leading high-impact project pursuits, bringing together cross-functional teams to deliver winning proposals.
Serving as a trusted advisor to strategic clients, offering future-ready solutions and thought leadership.
Building and maintaining long-term client relationships, understanding their evolving needs and translating them into actionable strategies.
Fostering inclusive engagement practices that reflect the diversity of the communities served and reinforce WSP’s strategic vision.
Overseeing the delivery of complex, multi-sector planning programs, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.
Leading contract negotiations, project scoping, pricing, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with business goals.