What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Office Leader, Southern Wisconsin position at WSP in the U.S.?
Position Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
WSP is seeking a strategic, collaborative, entrepreneurial and client-focused professional to serve as Local Office Leader, Southern Wisconsin with a focus on municipal, county and state clients supporting the operational performance, growth, and leadership of our Wisconsin Transportation Practice. This role is designed to strengthen our leadership capacity in Wisconsin and ensure continuity in delivering excellence across our four strategic pillars: People & Culture, Clients, Operational Excellence, and Expertise.
The Local Office Leader will work closely with District Leadership to drive initiatives, mentor staff, and manage key client relationships and project portfolios. This role is ideal for a high-performing candidate ready to take on broader responsibilities and contribute to the long-term success of our Wisconsin offices and technical practice.
As the Local Office Leader, Southern Wisconsin, you will shape the growth of your team, identify talent, and expand WSP’s presence in the Milwaukee and Madison area.
Key Responsibilities
People & Culture
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
JOB DESCRIPTION
WSP is seeking a strategic, collaborative, entrepreneurial and client-focused professional to serve as Local Office Leader, Southern Wisconsin with a focus on municipal, county and state clients supporting the operational performance, growth, and leadership of our Wisconsin Transportation Practice. This role is designed to strengthen our leadership capacity in Wisconsin and ensure continuity in delivering excellence across our four strategic pillars: People & Culture, Clients, Operational Excellence, and Expertise.
The Local Office Leader will work closely with District Leadership to drive initiatives, mentor staff, and manage key client relationships and project portfolios. This role is ideal for a high-performing candidate ready to take on broader responsibilities and contribute to the long-term success of our Wisconsin offices and technical practice.
As the Local Office Leader, Southern Wisconsin, you will shape the growth of your team, identify talent, and expand WSP’s presence in the Milwaukee and Madison area.
Key Responsibilities
People & Culture
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that attracts and retains top talent.
- Champion employee engagement, development, and recognition programs.
- Mentor staff and support professional growth across the Wisconsin team.
- Assist in recruiting and retention efforts driving toward WSP as the employer of choice.
- Promote a culture of safety, ethics, and sustainability aligned with WSP values.
- Manage client relationships and cross-selling opportunities across WSP’s business lines.
- Represent WSP in civic and industry forums to enhance visibility and influence.
- Support strategic growth initiatives to expand market share and client base in Wisconsin.
- Provide support for key regional pursuits, contribute to regional strategic initiatives and client engagement.
- Develop strategic plan and contribute to the strategic direction of the Wisconsin practice.
- Contribute to the delivery of technical work including integrated multi-modal systems, complete streets and safety related projects.
- Support regional and national business line safety initiatives as a subject matter expert and thought leader
- Promote technical excellence and innovation in service delivery.
- Encourage staff development, independent thinking and innovation.
- Help execute local growth and business development strategies.
- Monitor project performance and ensure delivery excellence.
- Support financial and operational metrics including net revenue, EBITDA, DLM, DSO and cash collections and staff utilization.
- Lead and manage key pursuits - identify champions, technical staff and partnerships to align teams to secure new work.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, or related field (Advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum 7 years of experience in the A/E/C industry, with a focus on transportation.
- Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic thinker with business acumen and client service orientation.
- Familiarity and relationships with Wisconsin DOT, municipal and county agencies, and local business partners.
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.