Building Technology Systems – Assistant Vice President

Job Summary

Be involved in projects with the Building Technology Systems Team and be part of a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves challenges. Our staff work on high‑quality, high‑profile projects from the design phase through final construction close‑out.

Your Impact

• Provide designs for Telecommunications systems (Structured cabling systems, Telecom spaces and pathway infrastructure) and Electronic Safety & Security systems (IP video surveillance, access control, intercom)
• Market our capabilities, win work, build, maintain and manage a team of consultants that will consistently deliver high quality work to support our clients.
• Lead a BTS team of consultants to deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with clients to gather and document system and design requirements.
• Create design narratives and coordinated construction documents (Drawings and CSI Specifications).
• Budget fee responsibility on assigned projects.
• Manage project resources to complete deliverables including technical staff and drawing production staff.
• Coordinate, host and participate in project meetings (local and out‑of‑town) with the design team and clients.
• Participate in construction meetings, review and respond to Technology system submittals and RFIs.
• Perform site surveys to document construction progress.
• Coordinate integration of security and telecommunications systems with other intelligent building systems (BMS, Lighting control, AV).
• Understanding of local and national codes and industry standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA, BICSI, EIA/TIA) related to the design and operation of Security and Telecommunications systems.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Ten plus years’ experience actively designing high performance systems for U.S. Federal Projects and the AEC consulting and engineering industry in general.
• Experienced BTS team leader that can lead a team of consultants to deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Proven ability to market our capabilities, win work, build, maintain and manage a team of consultants that will consistently deliver high quality work to support our clients.
• U.S. Security clearance or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security clearance is required.
• RCDD Industry certification is required for communications systems subject matter expert. CPP or PSP for security subject matter expert or CTS‑D for AV systems subject matter expert.
• Other industry certifications outside of subject matter focus (ASIS CPP, AVIXA (InfoComm) CTS‑–D, Cisco CCNA, etc.) is a plus although not required.
• Design experience related to Audiovisual, DAS and/or Data Network/Wi‑Fi/Telephony is a plus but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Comfortable working directly with clients including federal and public clients, architects and building owners.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Revit experience.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, life; 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

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $134,000 – $185,000.

EEO and Equal Opportunity Statement

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.