Building Technology Systems – Assistant Vice President

About the role

This Opportunity Be involved in projects with our Building Technology Systems Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Responsibilities

• Provide designs for Telecommunications systems (Structured cabling systems, Telecom spaces and pathway infrastructure) and Electronic Safety & Security systems (IP video surveillance, access control, intercom)
• Market our capabilities, win work, build, maintain and manage a team of consultants that will consistently deliver high quality work to support our clients.
• Lead a BTS team of consultants to deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Create design narratives and coordinated construction documents (Drawings and CSI Specifications).
• Budget fee responsibility on assigned projects.
• Manage project resources to complete deliverables including technical staff and drawing production staff.
• Coordinate, host and participate in project meetings (local and out-of-town) with the design team and clients.
• Participate in construction meetings, review and respond to Technology system submittals and RFIs.
• Perform site surveys to document construction progress.
• Capture and document system and design requirements.
• Coordinate integration of security and telecommunications systems with other intelligent building systems. (BMS, Lighting control, AV etc.)
• Understand local and national codes and industry standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA, BICSI, EIA/TIA) related to the design and operation of Security and Telecommunications systems.

Requirements

• Possess a four-year degree (B.S. in engineering is preferred) or equivalent combination of technical degree and related work experience designing technology systems for buildings.
• Ten plus years’ experience actively designing high performance systems for US Federal Projects and the AEC consulting and engineering industry in general.
• Experienced BTS team leader that can lead a team of consultants to deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Proven ability to market our capabilities, win work, build, maintain and manage a team of consultants that will consistently deliver high quality work to support our clients.
• A U.S. Security clearance or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security clearance is required.
• RCCD Industry certification is required for communications systems subject matter expert. CPP or PSP for security subject matter expert or CTS-D for AV systems subject matter expert.
• Other industry certifications outside of subject matter focus (ASIS CPP, AVIXA (InfoComm) CTS/-D, Cisco CCNA, etc.) is a plus although not required.
• Design experience related to Audiovisual, DAS and/or Data Network/Wi-Fi/Telephony is a plus but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Comfortable working directly with clients including federal and public clients, architects and building owners.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Qualifications

• Possess a four-year degree (B.S. in engineering is preferred) or equivalent combination of technical degree and related work experience designing technology systems for buildings.
• Ten plus years’ experience actively designing high performance systems for US Federal Projects and the AEC consulting and engineering industry in general.
• Experienced BTS team leader that can lead a team of consultants to deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Proven ability to market our capabilities, win work, build, maintain and manage a team of consultants that will consistently deliver high quality work to support our clients.
• A U.S. Security clearance or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security clearance is required.
• RCCD Industry certification is required for communications systems subject matter expert. CPP or PSP for security subject matter expert or CTS-D for AV systems subject matter expert.
• Other industry certifications outside of subject matter focus (ASIS CPP, AVIXA (InfoComm) CTS/-D, Cisco CCNA, etc.) is a plus although not required.
• Design experience related to Audiovisual, DAS and/or Data Network/Wi-Fi/Telephony is a plus but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Comfortable working directly with clients including federal and public clients, architects and building owners.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Skills

• Revit experience

Benefits

WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $134,000 - $185,000

Schedule

N/A

Location

Chicago

Contact Information

For more information about this opportunity, please contact [Contact Name] at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].