WSP has appointed Angela Schwarz to function transit and rail market chief, the agency mentioned in a Nov. 20 information launch. She joined WSP in 2021 and brings 30 years of expertise in undertaking administration.
In her new position, Schwarz will develop the agency’s presence in transit and rail markets, serving to guarantee shopper success with state and native transit companies and constructing relationships with consultants, trade associations, railroads and contractors, in line with the discharge.
She may also oversee planning, design, program administration and development administration assignments on main initiatives, such because the Constructive Practice Management Undertaking for New Jersey Transit and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s communication-based prepare management program for New York Metropolis transit, per WSP.
Schwarz presently serves as technical advisor for MTA’s Communications-Based mostly Practice Management system, which goals to reinforce the effectivity and security of subway system operations, per the discharge. Beforehand, she served as techniques supply package deal supervisor for the Purple Line Undertaking, a $2 billion, 16-mile gentle rail line within the Washington, D.C., space.
Angela Schwarz
Courtesy of WSP
Schwarz is expert in navigating complicated technical challenges, David Weiss, nationwide enterprise line govt for transportation and infrastructure at WSP, mentioned within the launch.
“Her technical experience and management strengths proceed to bolster our supply of progressive options to companies nationwide as they transition to zero-emission autos, automate operations, and try for safer, extra dependable and expanded companies and modernize infrastructure,” Weiss mentioned.
At the moment based mostly in Atlanta, Schwarz was beforehand rail & transit engineering observe chief at Montreal-headquartered AtkinsRéalis, and in addition labored at Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Consultants, AECOM and Siemens, in line with her LinkedIn.
