Department: Consulting, Infrastructure Domain
Reports to: Director, Rail Infrastructure Advisory
Location: Laguna Niguel, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C.
Tasks & Responsibilities:- Build, lead, and expand DB E.C.O. North America's Stations & Passenger Facilities Practice, including strategy, service offerings, market positioning, and growth plans.
- Act as a trusted advisor to transit agencies, passenger rail operators, transportation authorities, infrastructure owners, and other key stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain executive-level client relationships across North America and convert market opportunities into consulting engagements.
- Lead complex and strategically important projects related to stations, passenger facilities, intermodal hubs, passenger experience, accessibility, asset management, and facility modernization.
- Pursue and secure strategically important business opportunities, including proposal development, client engagement, and commercial negotiations.
- Establish thought leadership through participation in industry conferences, professional associations, and market-facing events.
- Develop innovative consulting solutions and transform successful projects into repeatable service offerings.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of managers, consultants, and technical specialists.
- Oversee project delivery, ensuring technical quality, client satisfaction, profitability, and effective risk management.
- Collaborate with experts across DB Group and DB E.C.O.'s international network to bring global best practices to North American clients.
- Contribute to the growth and profitability of the Rail Infrastructure Advisory business through strategic planning, business development, and market expansion.
Requirements:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in rail, transit, station development, passenger facility planning, infrastructure consulting, or related fields.
- Demonstrated expertise in station and passenger facility planning, development, design management, operations, asset management, or lifecycle planning.
- Proven track record of winning and delivering consulting assignments within the North American transportation, rail, or infrastructure market.
- Established network of senior-level relationships with railroads, transit agencies, transportation authorities, infrastructure owners, and industry stakeholders across North America.
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated success in building business opportunities, expanding client relationships, and growing service offerings.
- Experience building, leading, or significantly expanding a consulting practice, business unit, or technical service line is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and team development capabilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging executive-level audiences.
- Business-oriented mindset with strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical excellence with business growth objectives.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Working Conditions and Travel:Minimal overnight travel by land and air.
Physical Requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation:- Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a time
- Ability to speak on the telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per day
- Ability to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetings
- Ability to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks at program site visits and meetings
We offer an annual gross salary between
$215,000 and $246,000 + bonus(USD) for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.
Quick overview of our U.S. Health & Wellness Benefits: - Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paid
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members
- Commuter Benefits: Use tax-free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).
- Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.
- Retirement Savings (401k): Pre-tax or Roth contributions with company match
- Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays
