WSP in the U.S. · 2 hours ago
Vice President, Plumbing Engineering - Buildings
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$158K/yr - $213K/yr
12+ years expWSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking a Vice President, Plumbing Engineer to join their Property & Buildings team. This role involves providing leadership in plumbing engineering, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing complex building and infrastructure projects.
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Responsibilities
Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the plumbing engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector
Perform engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards
Lead larger-scale more complex plumbing engineering 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
Provide expert technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues relating to plumbing, fire protection and suppression, and fluid flow systems
Responsible for the pursuit and development of business and the successful execution of work for current and potential building and infrastructure work within a geography specifically for the large projects within the area
Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings
Support the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Plumbing Engineering work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility, with a focus on building and infrastructure opportunities in all disciplines (planning, design, and strategic consulting and program/construction management)
Responsible for the profitable performance of the individual projects and the successful completion of the projects within the specified area
Assist with the preparation of an annual update to business tactical action plans within the specified area
Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs
Ensure that engineering discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition are developed and continuously improved
Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys to align the engineering discipline’s function with business and project strategy, identifying and addressing any skill gaps or risks within the sector business operations
Schedule engineering discipline meetings, providing updates and recommendations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to inculcate discipline expertise and innovation into project work
Serve as one of the engineering discipline’s lead representatives/liaison to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, architects, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities
Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics – and accountable for planning, development and management of projects in compliance with all applicable City/State/Federal codes and regulations, and in accordance with all acceptable engineering practices
Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound engineering and regulatory conclusions
Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients
Develop a client base for providing high level plumbing engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities
Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff
Remain current in latest plumbing engineering techniques and practices
Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients
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
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline
12+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering, plumbing, mechanical, and infrastructure design
Engineer license preferred
Advanced proficiency with plumbing and mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, standard of care, and the application to project work-related issues
Advanced proficiency with building and infrastructure design
Strong working knowledge of relevant plumbing and mechanical engineering and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and the business impact upon the organization
Advanced proficiency with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, architects, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits
Advanced proficiency with office automation, load calculations, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Degree in Engineering
LEED certification desired
Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment is highly desirable
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
Company
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