Building Technology Systems - Lead Consultant

About the role

This Opportunity WSP USA Buildings, Inc., an award-winning and innovative multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, is looking for a Building Technology Systems Lead Consultant in Denver, CO or Boulder, CO.

Responsibilities

• Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of smart building projects in the public and private sector.
• Researches, designs, concept develops, plans, installs, operates, maintains, and optimally integrates intelligent technologies using a converged network approach, and systems that make predictive and automated decisions impacting building capabilities including access control, acoustics, audio systems, security, and video surveillance.
• Substantiates reports, documentation, and decisions regarding equipment, installation, integration, and operation specifications.
• Ensures responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality for building inhabitants.
• Guides data collection, compilation, and analysis from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and installation.
• Applies high-level building technology techniques and processes to identify improvements for various project work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, integration, installation, and operation.
• Conducts inspections and investigations on various aspects of the installation and design of equipment, facilities, and systems.
• Develops construction and installation plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing phasing plans and updating technology layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Manages building technology design, installation, and integration projects, including renovation, new builds, operating specifications, materials and equipment, phasing, and installation plans.
• Develops and incorporates advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems; implementing future-ready solutions with smart building technology design standards.
• Oversees and monitors cross-functional teams to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, schematics, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Covers site characteristics and provides technical assistance on various design, installation, and integration issues relating to creating state-of-the-art smart buildings using a converged network approach, AV/telecommunications, and intelligent systems that make predictive and automated decisions impacting building capabilities, safety, and security.
• Prepares data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and other 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
• Prepares comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or installation issues or opportunities.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and interprets data obtained during site assessments, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.
• Prepares and implements site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Interacts with any applicable regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Collaborates with professionals, other engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on public and privately-funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
• Remains current in latest building technology techniques and practices.
• Exercises responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adheres to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Performs additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

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.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in an AV and Telecommunications discipline with prior smart building technology design experience.
• Proficient with building technology principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Extensive knowledge of smart building design.
• Experience with building planning, design, and installation management; including active involvement in a variety of renovation and new design projects.
• Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant building technology installation and/or construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of building technology principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, load calculations, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Revit, AutoCAD, CAM), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Essential or enhancing professional licensure/certification.

Skills

• Building Technology Principles
• Smart Building Design
• Building Planning & Design
• Installation Management
• Technical Computations & Calculations
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills
• Leadership & Multi-tasking
• Technical Writing & Office Automation
• Load Calculations & Design Software
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
• Coordination & Project Management
• Health & Safety Compliance

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $99,800 - $136,000

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

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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.

Contact Information

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