VHB · 17 hours ago
Strategic Advisor - Rail Operations
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $270K/yr
20+ years expVHB is a leading firm seeking a Part-time Strategic Advisor – Rail Operations to support their Transit & Rail Practice. The role involves advising on business opportunities, managing projects related to rail operations simulation, and developing strategic plans for client engagement in the railroad and rail transit industry.
Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design
Responsibilities
In this role you will advise and actively pursue new business opportunities & strategic relationships with multiple railroad and rail transit related clients across the New England, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions
You will advise and support multiple projects in the execution of railroad and rail transit operations simulation and systems analyses
You’ll be developing and promoting short-range and long-range programs, plans, and business and marketing strategies that provide strategic business opportunities (e.g., partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances) in railroad and rail transit operations simulation and systems analyses
You will interface on a regular basis with both the national Transit & Rail leadership Team providing detailed analysis of ongoing business development/proposal strategies and opportunities
You will identify potential clients and partners within your areas of expertise with regional leadership to develop and maximize strategies including SWAT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Advantages, Threats) analysis against our major competitors; identify potential teaming partners and tradeoff opportunities
You will work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment including mentoring junior and mid-level Transit & Rail professionals
Qualification
Required
20+ years of experience in railroad and/or rail transit and systems design services
Clear understanding of railroad and rail transit business with specific experience in New England, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic railroad and rail transit organizations
Bachelors Degree required
Preferred
Masters Degree preferred
Benefits
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
Company
VHB
VHB offers civil engineering, site and transit planning, GIS mapping, consulting, analytics, design-build, and structure designing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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David Mulholland, PE
Chief Technology Officer
Bill Ashworth
Chief Operating Officer
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