Lead Professional, Architecture

About the role

The Transportation Facilities Group (TFG) at WSP is seeking a Lead Consultant, Architect for their New York City office. This role involves working on a variety of transportation projects within the NY Metro Region, including rail and bus stations, pre-K and higher education projects, airports, transportation hubs, rail systems, and more. Clients include NYCT, MTA Bus, LIRR, MNR, PANY&NJ, Amtrak, NYC SCA, and local utilities. The position offers opportunities to work on both small and large-scale projects, providing exposure to diverse disciplines within the New York Office.

Responsibilities

• Project Team Management
• Business development including teaming arrangements, and proposals
• Client interaction including presentations, liaison
• Contract Development for traditional and alternate deliverable projects
• High level review of architectural designs and code compliance
• Ensuring on time delivery of projects
• 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
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture is required; Masters in Architecture a plus
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in the learned discipline
• Registered Architect in New York
• Strong knowledge of local clients and/or agency work (Amtrak, MTA, NYCDDC, DSNY, NYCT, LIRR, MNR, PANYNJ, NYDOT)
• Strong knowledge of construction drawing standards and building codes, as well as ADA compliance; Transit architecture related experience required
• Solid understanding of architectural tools (AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail and highly organized
• Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multi-task
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Qualifications

• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
• Detailed experience related in architectural building design and rehabilitation with construction exposure a plus
• Experience within the transportation industry is also a plus
• NCARB certified a plus

Benefits

WSP USA offers 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.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and tailored to meet the needs of the individual and the project.

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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