Vice President, Transportation

Overview

Vice President, Transportation, Westwood Professional Services, Inc. will lead Westwood's Transportation market sector, overseeing sub‑markets such as aviation, bridges, roadway, traffic engineering, bus & bus rapid transit, rail (freight, commuter), tunnel design, and other related public infrastructure services. The leader will guide market strategy, financial performance, project delivery, and team development across transportation‑focused disciplines. Responsibilities include managing key client relationships, following major pursuits, and guiding staff development while ensuring Westwood values are met.

The role emphasizes client satisfaction, technical excellence, and strategic expansion aligned with the Public Infrastructure Division.

Strategic & Market Leadership

Develop and execute transportation business strategies aligned with the broader Public Infrastructure Division.

• Identify emerging markets, funding opportunities, and regulatory trends impacting transportation programs.
• Expand service offerings and geographic reach in collaboration with Division and Corporate leadership.

Operational & Financial Management

• Manage P&L for the Transportation sector, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure quality, risk mitigation, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Implement operational best practices, workflow efficiencies, and resource optimization across teams.

Business Development & Client Management

• Lead major pursuit strategies, proposal development, and capture planning for key transportation clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with DOTs, municipalities, counties, and federal agencies.
• Represent Westwood at industry conferences, technical committees, and public‑sector forums.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of project managers, discipline leads, and technical professionals across transportation engineering disciplines.
• Support recruitment, retention, skills development, and succession planning for the transportation team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Enterprise Alignment

• Coordinate with other Westwood divisions (Land, Power, Renewables, Program Management, and Corporate Services) to pursue cross‑market opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with licensure, engineering standards, quality management systems, and corporate policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (multistate licensure preferred).
• Minimum of 12+ years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, planning, or construction; 5+ years in a leadership or business‑unit management role.
• Demonstrated experience with DOT programs, municipal transportation and large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including previous P&L or major program management experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client‑facing capabilities.
• Strong understanding of transportation funding programs, including federal, state, and regional mobility initiatives.

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