Vice President, Transportation Director/Local Business Lead

WSP•Anchorage, AK

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Vice President, Transportation Director/Local Business Lead (LBL) for the Alaska geography, based in the Anchorage-AK office. This role is a key strategic leadership position within the Mountain Pacific Region, focused on strengthening and expanding WSP's Transportation practice. The LBL will be instrumental in WSP's growth and development throughout Alaska, working with major public agencies like the Alaska Department of Transportation and the Municipality of Anchorage, as well as contractor clients. The position also involves driving collaboration across various National Business Lines (including Maritime, Aviation, Rail) and other WSP business lines such as Property and Buildings, Energy, Water, Federal, Advisory Services, and Program Management Construction Management to deliver comprehensive value to clients. WSP is committed to inspiring the right people to achieve its Future Ready business objectives through teamwork and community building.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of experience with a college degree or equivalent experience in the A/E/C industry with a strong focus in transportation.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Planning, Business, or related discipline.
Demonstrated experience of leadership, personal accountability, persistence, and growth.
Ability to innovate and re-think the conventional approach to client and employee engagement.
Strong business acumen with an aptitude for improving processes.
Sound decision-making, strategic and visionary thinking, and creative business development capabilities across a multi-disciplined practice.
Strongly established relevant client relationships and industry contacts in the local area.
Commitment to internal and external client service.
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.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Drives performance of the transportation business and strategically grows market share to establish WSP as the preferred, trusted advisor to clients.
Manages local client coordination and cross-selling efforts in conjunction with Region, District, National Business Lines, and Pursuit Management.
Acts as the local "face of the company" in Alaska, participating in civic and industry events, conferences, and forums (e.g., ACEC, ASCE, WTS, APWA, Chamber of Commerce).
Brings an expanded view and integrated response to complex challenges by leveraging WSP's full suite of offerings across all end markets.
Utilizes technical and subject matter experts (SMEs) across regions, districts, offices, and globally to foster innovative client delivery.
Works with Business Line Leaders to attract top industry talent by fostering a collaborative work environment that values inclusion, diversity, and creative thinking.
Emphasizes employee training and development to create a unique work experience.
Inspires, motivates, and promotes WSP's strengths to clients and communities to ensure strong employee engagement and morale.
Supports programs such as Safety, Sustainability, and Ethics & Compliance.
Optimizes the client and employee experience through regular reviews and process improvement.
Focuses on innovation and collaboration to maintain and improve quality.
Develops local growth, forecast, and business development strategy in collaboration with District, Region, and National Business Line Leaders.
Resolves conflicts and other internal/external issues that may arise within the office, with clients, or on projects.
Collaborates with regional, district, and other area leaders to strategically drive the business, assess and suggest improvements for project performance, oversee overhead expenditures, and focus on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including Sales, Funding, EBITDA, Staff Hiring and Retention, DSO, Utilization, Backlog, Inclusion & Diversity, and Guiding Principles.
Leverages broad technical experience to enhance current and new service offerings.
Fosters the development of new and emerging innovations to maintain thought leadership in the industry.
Advances the strategic direction of the district and region for sustained growth consistent with the strategic plan.
Encourages, supports, and promotes the technical and professional development of local WSP staff.