Principal Architect

WSP USA; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India seeks a Principal Architect to lead the site team in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, providing mentorship and ensuring constructability through cross-disciplinary coordination. The role emphasizes leadership, QA oversight, and client-focused delivery.

You will supervise direct reports, manage time, quality and budget targets, and align with client expectations on major infrastructure projects. Our global network enables collaboration across Noida, Bengaluru, Mumbai and beyond.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing and mentoring site teams.
• Ability to review designs and coordinate disciplines for constructability.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining QA systems and site QA documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review design and coordinate with disciplines to ensure constructability.
• Direct reports include senior architects, architects and CAD/BIM staff.
• Prepare and issue site instructions, respond to RFIs, and monitor QA documentation.

Skills

Leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

American codes

BS codes

Excel

Word

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit Arch

REVIT

Excel

Word

American codes

BS codes

Job description

A Principal architect to join WSP India with extensive knowledge & experience in fulfilling a leadership role within the site team and mentoring to the team members. Achieve successful co-ordination between disciplines and manage the Quality Assurance system for the project. Manage, direct, and supervise direct reports to satisfy the time, quality and budgetary targets, whilst meeting or exceeding Clients’ expectations

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally , in 550 offices across 40 countries , we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.

• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.

• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

• Maximize collaboration.

• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.

• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

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WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

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Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

• To be capable of undertaking the following but not limited to: 1. Review design and assist in co-ordination with other disciplines to ensure constructability.2.Accountable to Resident Engineer/Project Manager/Engineer of Record/ Architect of Record. - Direct reports - Senior Architects/Architect/Junior Architect/CAD/BIM3. Review and respond to contractor submissions in a timely manner.4. Prepare and issue responses to RFI’s in timely manner.5. Provide all necessary on-site direction and issue site instructions.6. Ensure all material testing is carried out in accordance with the specification.7. Monitor maintenance of QA documentation and associated registers.8. Manage and monitor architectural site staff.9. Directing site inspection staff of the project team, including CAD, architects, and site inspectors in relation to the assigned work on the project.10. Reviewing and verifying accuracy of the works undertaken by architects and site inspection staff.11. Providing technical advice to the Resident Engineer with respect to the assigned work on the project.12. Prepare monthly reports progress vs. programme, identifying outstanding approvals and future issues to be addressed.13. Convene and chair regular site meetings14. Observe site safety and issue notices as appropriate.15. Report to Resident Engineer and update on issues as required.16. Participate in contract administration, review and technical assessment of claims.17. Participate in planning, risk identification & resolve of issues in a timely manner.18. Ensure accuracy and completeness of records, including As-Built documentation.19. Prepare documentation for the completed works for client Handover.

• Mandatory Skills AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit Arch, REVIT, American codes, BS codes, Excel, Word Desirable Skills

• Effective communication, ability to work independently, ability to work collaboratively, and knowledge of BIM/Rivet/ Navisworks.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.