Assistant Vice President - Architect

About the role

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President – Architect for our Charlotte office. WSP works closely with owners and contractors from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment. This opportunity involves working with the Property & Buildings Team and being part of a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural and multi-disciplinary investigations and repair designs of existing structures.
• Develop clients and pursue opportunities for new work.
• Represent WSP in the local marketplace and nationally.
• Assist with project research, analysis, and design calculations.
• Prepare reports, design documents (drawings and specifications), cost estimates, and presentations.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Perform on-site documentation and construction observations.
• Review fenestration, vertical facade, roofing systems, and waterproofing.
• Provide building enclosure commissioning and consulting services.
• Assist project teams with completing building enclosure design reviews.
• Auxiliary responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Registered Architect - Ten years (minimum) of relevant post-education experience with prior building preservation, enclosures evaluation/design, and sustainability experience.
• Experienced with building materials and construction processes for design, construction, and/or repair of building enclosures, façades, waterproofing, cladding systems, roofs, parking structures, etc.
• Knowledgeable of building codes, planning, design, façade, and construction management involving commercial, industrial, and historic buildings; including renovation and new design projects.
• Proficient using AutoCAD, Revit, and other technical software.
• Established clients and connections within the A/E community including building code officials, professional organizations, product manufacturers, etc.
• Knowledge of third-party green building rating systems (LEED, Passive House, LBC, WELL, or related).
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional/intermittent travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Ability to perform field work and to work at heights.

Qualifications

• Licensed in multiple states, preferably in the southeast United States.
• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards certificate holder.
• Active member of or interest in becoming a member of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC).
• IIBEC Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC), and Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC), and/or Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC).
• Experience with WUFI, THERM, and energy modeling software.

Skills

• Technical writing skills.
• Office automation skills.
• Software proficiency.
• Math principles and predictive models.
• Spreadsheet proficiency.
• Tools proficiency.

Benefits

At WSP USA, employees are 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.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project-specific requirements.

About WSP

WSP 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.

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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.