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Vice President - Rail & Transit Practice

Vice President - Rail & Transit Practice

SteerLos Angeles, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

At Steer North America , our vision is a world where the critical services and infrastructure that move our communities work better for all of us. Our mission is to be the leading consultancy shaping the future of how people live, work, and connect. We are driven by a passion for creating positive impact through our expertise in critical services and infrastructure. We strive to unlock the potential of our clients and their organizations to help people, places, and economies thrive. For a world in motion, complex challenges deserve powerful solutions, global intelligence and local partnership, technical expertise and independent advice.

We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our Rail & Transit practice. Wherever organizations are developing transportation systems or delivering on-the-ground services, Steer is committed to enhancing their impact. Through our work, we improve the way people move through their daily lives, making transportation more efficient, accessible, and sustainable.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced professional to help us grow our Rail & Transit practice. Alongside our existing leaders, this senior role will be responsible for driving strategic growth, delivering complex projects, and fostering long-term client relationships within the transit and rail industry.

Key Responsibilities

Driving Strategic Growth

  • Help drive the growth of the Rail & Transit practice in alignment with broader business objectives.
  • Act as a technical and thought leader both internally and externally in the market.
  • Collaborate with internal leadership to implement strategic planning, sales, and marketing initiatives.

Delivering Complex Projects

  • Serve as Project Director (Principal-In-Charge) or Technical Director (Technical Lead) on major and strategic projects.
  • Oversee all phases of project delivery, working with project managers / wider staff to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining the highest quality standards.
  • Implement appropriate project delivery, sales, and contracting processes to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
  • Fostering Client Relationships & Business Development

  • Build, maintain, and expand long-term relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
  • Lead business development efforts, including proposal development, presentations, and negotiations.
  • Stay informed about market trends to create differentiated technical solutions that respond to client needs.
  • Work closely with the marketing team to push thought leadership into the market and impact Steer’s reputation as a thought leader.
  • Represent the organization externally, promoting its values and capabilities in the marketplace.
  • Wider Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing work environment.
  • Mentor and guide staff, focusing on career development, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Requirements

    Required :

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in the transportation industry with an emphasis on rail and transit.
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
  • Demonstrated success in business development, client engagement, and project leadership for rail and transit clients.
  • Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage high-profile rail and transit projects.
  • Preferred :

  • Technical background in relevant areas (examples include, but are not limited to, forecasting, business / strategic case development, operations planning, procurement support, funding / financing, project development).
  • Benefits

    For our US applicants, we offer a competitive package of benefits including private medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, a group Share Incentive Plan, a 3% 401k contribution and a discretionary yearly bonus based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance). Additionally, we offer up to 44 paid days off - 20 vacation days, 9 public holidays, 3 floating days, 10 sick days, and 2 volunteering days – as well as a semi-annual performance review process.

    For our Canadian applicants, we offer a competitive package of benefits including private medical, dental, and vision insurance, a group Share Incentive Plan, a 3% RRSP contribution and a discretionary yearly bonus based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance). Additionally, we offer up to 47 paid days off - 22 vacation days, 13 public holidays, 2 volunteering days and 10 sick days – as well as a bi-annual performance review process.

    Our evaluation processes are designed around merit and capability. We don’t select people on the prestige of their educational establishments or other background information. Our interviewers are trained on how to manage selection processes fairly and without bias, and to conduct processes which do not selectively appeal more to one or more demographic to the detriment of any others. Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates with any legally protected status. Steer will provide accommodation, now or throughout your employment, if needed. In our commitment to inclusivity in the workplace, Steer has welcomed the creation of various Employee Resource Groups, dedicated to ensuring the support, progression, and well-being of all employees. For more information, check out our social responsibility page.

    We believe that coming together in the office brings us together as professionals and colleagues. However, for exceptional candidates we would consider a fully remote position.

    Salary Range - $180,000 – 280,000 w / benefits

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