Vice President OF Business Development

This OpportunityWSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services consulting firms, bringing together more than 70,000 professionals across 500 offices in 40 countries. Our Earth & Environment (E&E) business supports Oil & Gas clients throughout the full asset lifecycle, helping them manage environmental risk, comply with regulations, advance sustainability, and improve operational resilience.WSP USA is seeking an Earth & Environment US Business Development Oil & Gas Sector Vice President to help drive growth across one of the firm's most substantial client portfolios. This role carries significant responsibility within the E&E business and is accountable for supporting well over $100 million in net funding goals for 2027 through organic growth, client expansion, brand building, and cross business line collaboration.This position reports directly to the E&E US Business Development Leader for the Oil & Gas Sector and supports the development and implementation of growth strategies for WSP's Oil & Gas client portfolio within the Earth & Environment business.The role works in close partnership with:Client Account ManagersE&E Operations LeadersCommercial and Strategic Growth leadersMarketing and Communications teamsThis role helps drive organic growth across E&E services, while enabling clients to access additional WSP services aligned to their evolving needs. The position collaborates laterally across WSP's business lines in the US and often internationally to support the growth of the Oil & Gas and broader WSP business.Your ImpactGrowth Strategy & Market LeadershipSupport the US growth strategy for E&E Oil & Gas client accounts, informed by market trends, regulatory drivers, capital investment patterns, and client prioritiesMonitor and communicate market outlook, growth drivers, regulatory developments, and funding sources to Client Account Managers and operational leadershipTranslate market intelligence into actionable growth strategies aligned with WSP's US strategic planClient Account Enablement & Organic GrowthPartner with Client Account Managers to identify and execute organic growth opportunities across E&E services, including but not limited to:Due diligenceCompliance and permittingEnvironmental assessment and remediationOperations, maintenance, and monitoring (OM&M)Asset retirementDigital and program management servicesPerform as an Account Managers and support others in expanding client relationships and increasing market shareEnable cross-selling of other WSP services when they are aligned with client objectivesFunding, Pipeline & Capture LeadershipAccountable for supporting the delivery of in excess of $100M in net funding goals for 2027Support go/no-go decisions, capture strategies, and major pursuits in collaboration with Account Leaders and pursuit teamsChampion disciplined pipeline management, forecasting, and pursuit planning to improve win rates and backlog growthProposal & Pursuit ExcellenceCollaborate with proposal and marketing teams to shape win strategies for significant Industrial opportunitiesProvide strategic input on positioning, differentiation, and value proposition developmentSupport pursuit planning and alignment with WSP's risk and governance processesCollaboration & InfluenceWork effectively across operations, commercial, marketing, and account leadership teamsPromote a "One WSP" client experience through coordination, collaboration, and cross-business line teamingLead through influence by aligning stakeholders around shared growth goalsMentorship, People & CultureProvide mentorship and coaching to Client Account Managers and emerging growth leadersShare best practices in strategic planning, market development, and client engagementFoster a collaborative, inclusive culture aligned with WSP's guiding principlesOperational ExcellenceCollaborate with E&E leadership to support growth forecasting and business development planningIdentify opportunities for innovation, digital enablement, and process improvement that enhance client value and profitabilitySupport continuous improvement in health & safety, quality, and sustainable deliveryWho You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in a relevant technical, environmental, engineering, or business field12+ years of experience in the environmental consulting industryProven experience enabling or leading large-scale business development programs (>$100M annually) for Industrial or Commercial clientsStrong knowledge of E&E consulting services, delivery models, and regulatory environmentsExcellent organizational and communication skillsDemonstrated success working in matrixed organizations and leading through influenceStrong business and commercial acumen, including pipeline and forecast managementTrack record of mentorship, collaboration, and client-focused leadershipPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in a relevant technical, environmental, engineering, or business fieldAbout UsWSP 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.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.