Building Technology Systems - Lead Consultant

About the role

This Opportunity Be involved in projects with our Building Technology Systems (BTS) 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, 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
• Capture and document system and design requirements
• 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
• Coordinate integration of telecommunications and security 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 Telecommunications and Security systems
• Manage construction administration duties, including project management, on-site quality checks, and lead construction progress meetings

Requirements

• RCDD Industry certification is required for communications systems subject matter expert
• 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
• Seven to 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 is capable of leading a team of consultants to deliver projects from inception to completion
• Proven ability to market our capabilities, win work, and manage a team of consultants that will consistently deliver high quality work to support our clients
• The ability to obtain a U.S. Security clearance is required

Qualifications

• Design experience related to Electronic Security Systems and Data Network/Wi-Fi/Telephony
• Audiovisual, DAS and/or 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
• Revit experience desired
• Proficient use of Bluebeam Revu
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite 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

• Strong understanding of local and national codes and industry standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA, BICSI, EIA/TIA) related to the design and operation of Telecommunications and Security systems
• Ability to manage construction administration duties, including project management, on-site quality checks, and lead construction progress meetings

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 (all locations): $103,500 - $145,000

Schedule

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