Vice President, Transportation

1/23/2026

The Vice President, Transportation will lead Westwood’s Transportation market sector, overseeing various sub-markets and guiding market strategy, financial performance, project delivery, and team development. This role emphasizes client satisfaction, technical excellence, and strategic expansion aligned with the Public Infrastructure Division.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

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About The Company

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for generations to come. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. Join us in creating a better world. See more at: https://westwoodps.com/about-us/our-company We reserve the right to moderate and remove, without any notice, content that we deem in our sole discretion offensive or illegal, containing personally identifiable information, trademarks, or copyrights belonging to a third party, or is otherwise inappropriate.

About the Role

Description

Vice President, Transportation

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Vice President, Transportation will lead Westwood’s Transportation market sector, overseeing the following sub-markets: aviation, bridges, roadway, traffic engineering, bus & bus rapid transit, rail (freight, commuter) , tunnel design, and other related public infrastructure services. This leader will guide market strategy, financial performance, project delivery, and team development across transportation-focused disciplines. The Vice President, Transportation will manage key client relationships, follow major pursuits, and guide 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.

Requirements

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.

Key Skills

Transportation EngineeringProject ManagementClient ManagementBusiness DevelopmentFinancial AcumenLeadershipTeam DevelopmentStrategic PlanningRegulatory TrendsOperational ManagementQuality ManagementRisk MitigationEmerging MarketsInfrastructure ProjectsCommunicationInnovationCollaboration