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Regional Director, Transport Network Planning Midwest

MVA International Headhunters

???? 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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