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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

ITS Lead

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Lead for their Illinois practice. The successful candidate will manage complex ITS projects, build client relationships, and drive business growth in the Illinois market.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Intelligent Transportation SystemsCivil EngineeringProject ManagementElectrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.) licenseTeam building skillsCommunication skillsLeadership experienceInterpersonal skills

Required

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