REGIONAL DIRECTOR – TRANSPORT NETWORK PLANNING
MVA International Headhunters, Chicago, IL, United States
The Opportunity
We are supporting a leading global infrastructure advisory and engineering firm as they
expand their Transport & Transit capability across the United States .
With a strong technical platform already in place, the business is now investing in
front-end transport planning, advisory, and market leadership
— starting in
Chicago and the wider Midwest .
This is a
senior, market-facing leadership role
with a mandate to
build, lead, and grow a regional transport planning business .
The Role As
Regional Director – Transport Network Planning , you will:
Lead the
growth of transport & transit planning services across the Midwest
Act as a
trusted advisor to transit agencies, state authorities, and public sector clients
Drive
business development, client engagement, and market positioning
Shape and deliver
network planning, operational strategy, and advisory mandates
Navigate
federal and state funding mechanisms
(FTA, grants, etc.)
Work across disciplines to
translate planning into deliverable programmes
Build and lead a
high-performing regional team over time
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in
transport / transit network planning
Strong understanding of
urban rail / transit systems and operations
Established relationships with:
State / city agencies
Track record in
winning and delivering advisory / planning work
Commercial mindset with the ability to
originate and grow a market
Experience operating at
Director / VP level
within a leading consultancy
Why This Role?
Opportunity to
lead and shape a regional business
in a high-growth market
Backed by a globally recognised platform with
strong technical delivery capability
Direct influence on
major transit and infrastructure programmes
Clear pathway to
build a team and scale a practice
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expand their Transport & Transit capability across the United States .
With a strong technical platform already in place, the business is now investing in
front-end transport planning, advisory, and market leadership
— starting in
Chicago and the wider Midwest .
This is a
senior, market-facing leadership role
with a mandate to
build, lead, and grow a regional transport planning business .
The Role As
Regional Director – Transport Network Planning , you will:
Lead the
growth of transport & transit planning services across the Midwest
Act as a
trusted advisor to transit agencies, state authorities, and public sector clients
Drive
business development, client engagement, and market positioning
Shape and deliver
network planning, operational strategy, and advisory mandates
Navigate
federal and state funding mechanisms
(FTA, grants, etc.)
Work across disciplines to
translate planning into deliverable programmes
Build and lead a
high-performing regional team over time
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in
transport / transit network planning
Strong understanding of
urban rail / transit systems and operations
Established relationships with:
State / city agencies
Track record in
winning and delivering advisory / planning work
Commercial mindset with the ability to
originate and grow a market
Experience operating at
Director / VP level
within a leading consultancy
Why This Role?
Opportunity to
lead and shape a regional business
in a high-growth market
Backed by a globally recognised platform with
strong technical delivery capability
Direct influence on
major transit and infrastructure programmes
Clear pathway to
build a team and scale a practice
#J-18808-Ljbffr