Local Business Leader - Property & Buildings

About the role

WSP is seeking a local business line lead for our Property & Buildings team in Kansas City, MO. In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll be responsible for the growth of our P&B team in the local market with a focus on complex market sectors like healthcare, commercial, mission critical, industrial, higher education, and science and technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage the local strategic plan
• Be responsible for project and office financial performance
• Drive technical excellence
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams
• Manage complex projects
• Champion client relationships
• Play a pivotal role in developing our people and shaping the future of our office and practice
• Have significant involvement and input in the strategic plan to grow the practice and increase our project management and business development activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural Engineering or Architecture
• 15+ years of experience in design, including leadership roles
• Proven track record in business development and client engagement within the property and buildings sector
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Qualifications

• LEED AP Certification
• At least 10+ years of Project Management experience
• Experience in Quality Assurance reviews and maintaining a high level of quality deliverables to clients

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings
• Paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
• Compensation range: $184,600 - $309,650

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $184,600 - $309,650

Schedule

This position is based in the Kansas City metro area. We offer a flexible, hybrid work arrangement in-office presence is expected to support collaboration, client engagement, and team leadership. Candidates must reside in or relocate to the Kansas City area; this is not a fully remote position.

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.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

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