Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Lead

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Lead for our Illinois practice. The position will be based out of our Chicago office. 

We are looking for someone that is an excellent communicator, is highly strategic, can influence and inspire others, and brings a deep understanding of the Illinois ITS industry, clients and competition. We are future-focused and are looking for a leader who can leverage technology and global resources to bring innovative solutions to our clients. We believe in shaping the future. The right candidate will be an empathetic leader who will work closely with WSP offices and collaborate with staff across the country to bring the best ideas to our Illinois and Midwest clients. If you like a diverse portfolio of project opportunities, this is the group to be a part of!

As our successful Illinois ITS Lead, you will demonstrate capabilities in:

• Building and sustaining exceptional client relationships and industry contacts,
• Providing best-in-class subject matter expertise,
• Managing complex project delivery, and
• Executing winning pursuits toward a sustained pipeline of ITS projects.

Envision. Inspire. Transform. 

With us, you can!

Your Impact

• Serve as project manager, deputy project manager, or technical task lead for ITS projects.
• Grow our Illinois ITS team.
• Collaborate with Local Business Leaders, and the National Business Line to drive business growth in the Illinois market, focusing on ITS and V2X. 
• Perform a range of marketing and business development activities within the region, including gathering client intelligence, leading pursuits and proposal development, presentations, manpower and fee estimates.
• Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations to promote WSP’s capabilities, gather market intelligence gathering and develop a pipeline of opportunities.
• Develop promotional and proposal material.
• Interface with staff from a range of other disciplines to support a diverse range of projects across business lines.
• Provide leadership and ensure standards are adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
• Anticipate medium and long-term client needs, industry dynamics, and changing market conditions, develop strategic and action plans to address changing market conditions.
• Communicate ideas clearly with remote teams

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering or other related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation and infrastructure projects 
• Minimum 5 years leading, managing and mentoring teams of ITS engineers and technicians 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven success in a leadership role
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Experience as a Project Manager leading complex ITS projects
• Strong technical skills relevant to the ITS system engineering process
• Demonstrated deep relationships with State DOTs and local governments, contractors, transportation agencies and professional organizations 
• Demonstrated experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment is highly desirable.
• 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 
• Preference given to local candidates 
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical experience in the design and implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Recognized industry leader holding prominent role in professional societies such as ITS Midwest, AASHTO, ITE, ACEC, WTS, COMTO

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation: Expected Salary: $129,600 - $220,300

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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