Transportation Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in transportation engineering or equivalent experience in the A/E/C industry with a strong focus in transportation
• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas
• Experience in the design and project management of transportation infrastructure projects (highways, collectors, arterials, local roads, bike and pedestrian shared use paths, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience of leadership, personal accountability, persistent and goal oriented
• Effective communication with team members and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met
• Proven experience in professional communication, including presentations, written reports, and group facilitation
• 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

Responsibilities

• Optimizes the client and employee experience through regular review and implements process improvements
• Focuses on innovation and enhancing health & safety, quality and sustainable standards
• Develops local growth, forecast and business development strategy in collaboration with District, Region and National Business Line Leaders
• Resolves conflict and other internal/external issues that may arise in the office, amongst WSP’s client base, or on projects
• Collaborate with regional, district leaders and other area leaders to strategically drive the business, manage project performance, oversee overhead expenditures, and meet operational financial metrics
• Works with the Business Line leader to attract the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, values inclusion and diversity and invites broad, creative thinking – crafting a more attractive place to work, grow and thrive
• Emphasizes employee training and development to create a unique work experience
• Inspires, motivates and promotes the best of WSP to our clients and communities to ensure strong employee engagement and morale
• Supports programs such as Safety, Sustainability and Ethics & Compliance
• Brings an expanded view and integrated response to complex challenges by leveraging our full suite of offerings across all end markets
• Utilizes our extended reach across regions, districts, offices and the globe to foster new and innovative client delivery
• Deploys our unique expertise and perspective to create new value for clients and provides civic and industry leadership within the local area
• Drives performance of the business and strategically grows our market share to ensure WSP is a preferred provider to our clients
• Manages local client coordination and cross-selling efforts in coordination with Region, District, National Business Lines, and Pursuit Management
• Leverages our broad technical experience to enhance current and new service offerings
• Fosters the development of new and emerging innovations to remain the trusted thought leaders in our industry
• Advances the strategic direction of the district and region in the location of responsibility for sustained and continued growth consistent within the context of the strategic plan
• Encourages, supports and promotes the technical and professional development of local WSP staff