PP11032 Service Leader - Economist - Fairfax, VA
Job Information
ID :
#10067964
# of Positions :
1
Experience Required :
7 years
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
First Shift (Day)
Hours per week :
40
Job Description
 
Wilbur Smith Associates is a full-service international transportation and infrastructure consulting firm providing planning, engineering, design, economic and construction-related services for projects worldwide. We have experienced tremendous growth and plan to continue. We were founded in 1952, and are 100% employee owned. Our culture is one that encourages intelligent risk and is performance based, yet we're also family-focused. This environment allows our staff members to reach their full potential. We currently have an exciting opportunity, can be located in our Columbia, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Fairfax, Virginia; Chicago/Lisle, Illinois; New Haven, Connecticut; Orlando, Florida; Houston, Texas; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Nashville, Tennessee; Dallas, Texas; Los Angeles, California; or Baltimore, Maryland offices for the follow position:

Service Leader - Economist

WSA seeks a Service Leader to manage and grow our national Transportation Economics practice, as well as coordinate growth internationally. The individual will serve as the manager and expert advisor on major transportation infrastructure investment studies, fiscal analyses, and economic impact and development analyses related to all the modes of passenger and freight movement. In doing so, the individual will coordinate with our established freight, transportation modeling, and toll practices. The successful candidate will also identify and pursue new business opportunities in existing and potential markets, both domestic and international.

Minimum requirements: Masters degree in Economics and at least 15 years of relevant experience. PHD in Economics preferred. The individual must have superior knowledge in economic modeling, financial analysis, forecasting and transportation consulting. Must have excellent communication skills both one-on-one and in group settings (i.e., clients and other professionals). In doing so the person must have excellent technical writing skills, as well as the ability to convey economic theory in a manner understandable to lay audiences. Further, the nominated Leader must have demonstrated experience in effectively managing people and projects mostly in a consulting environment. A proven record of relevant publications, conference presentations, and name recognition within the industry are highly desirable. Frequent travel required.

WSA offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including competitive compensation, health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, ESOP, and more. To learn about Wilbur Smith Associates and to apply online, please visit our website at www.WilburSmith.com. Please reference job # PP11032 when applying.

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Company Information
Name :
Wilbur Smith Associates
Description :
Wilbur Smith Associates
Type :
Direct Employer
Address :
PO Box 92
Columbia, SC 29202-0092
Application Information
Online :
Job Posting Entered On :
9/16/2009
Job Posting Expires On :
12/15/2009
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