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WSP in the U.S. · 10 hours ago

Lead Professional, Architecture

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$98K/yr - $205K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP is a company that provides technical support and leadership for building design and construction projects in the public and private sectors. The Lead Professional in Architecture will oversee complex projects, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with industry standards while leading a team and mentoring staff.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and oversee detailed drawings for more complex and larger-scale projects showing both the external and internal appearance and structure

Provide oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, environmental data, historical use, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction

Apply high-level architectural techniques and processes to identify improvements for various construction project phases involving more complex building and infrastructure work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation

Perform professional architectural work and conduct more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, buildings, facilities, transportation channels, and operations to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits

Develop building construction plans, specifications, timelines, and cost estimates; updating design plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients

Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design, construction, rehabilitation, and remediation of building and infrastructure projects, ensuring durability of materials and structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence

Oversees the development and implementation of advanced technologies, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of occupants and end-users, implementing future-ready solutions with architectural design standards

Lead larger-scale architecture projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees

Review and approve permit applications, design plans and specifications, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure compliance with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound architectural practice and standards

Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of architectural/construction challenges and programs

Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities

Develop a client base for providing high level architecture services including identifying additional business development opportunities

Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development

Remain current in latest architecture techniques and practices

Proactively initiate collaboration with professionals from a variety of disciplines, subcontractors, and building authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities

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

Qualification

Architectural principlesBuilding planningDesign softwareTechnical writingSustainability practicesConstruction lawsProject managementSelf-leadershipInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, or closely related discipline

7-10+ years of relevant post education experience in learned discipline

Essential professional licensure/certification

Highly proficient with architectural principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues

Highly proficient with extensive experience in building planning, drawing standards, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of restorative and new design

Strong creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills

Proficient with process and concepts for sustainability, green building design, and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas

Strong knowledge of relevant construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of architectural principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons and illustrations to the appropriate regulations

Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of buildings, facilities, or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience

Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization

Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite), technology, math principles, graphics, spreadsheets, and tools

Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, feedback, 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

Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Master's Degree is preferred

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

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