Associate Director Structures

WSP Manila, Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Manila, Inc. seeks an Associate Director – Structures to lead the design, development and production of building services systems.

You will oversee structural and civil components, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering projects from conception to completion. This role requires extensive experience in multi‑level developments, leading diverse teams, and driving quality across international projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering required; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Professional chartership/registration in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 15+ years’ experience in design of multi‑level residential, commercial and institutional projects.
• Experience with reinforced and post‑tensioned concrete and structural steelwork.
• Experience using RAPT, RAM Concept, SpaceGass and ETABS.
• Experience in international design offices; Australian Code familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate engineering and BIM resources across projects.
• Contribute to project and design management within the team’s scope.
• Lead and manage quality checking of designs, drawings and deliverables.
• Support resourcing requirements and timelines across projects.
• Provide input on man-hour estimates, cost tracking, and proposals.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationships

Risk management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Master’s or PhD

Chartered/registration

Tools

RAPT

RAM Concept

SpaceGass

ETABS

Job description

About the role

Associate Director – Structures Responsible in leading the design, development, and production of building services systems. Oversee the design and drawing of structural systems and civil components. Lead quality assurance and quality control on technical delivery of projects. Oversee projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with regional and national regulations.

Main Activities and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Plan and coordinate engineering and BIM resources across projects
• Contribute to project and design management within the team’s scope
• Lead and manage quality checking of designs, drawings and deliverables
• Step into technical delivery as needed to support resourcing requirements
• Provide input to man-hour estimates, cost tracking, and proposal development
• Maintain a strong client-centric mindset in working with our Australian counterparts
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across Australia offices and the wider global business(as required)
• Support expectation management and issue resolution as required
• Monitor project utilisation against team targets
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to the development of the office against defined strategic goals
• Contribute to growth and performance appraisal of people within the region
• Assist and contribute in the developing 3 year strategic plans for the region to include market and people development
• Assist in analysing the financial and non-financial performance of the region
• High level, innovative and strategic contribution to projects
• Represent and promote the business with the lead countries
• Be active in representing the company through target industry organisations
• Participate in the performance appraisal of direct reports
• Approve offers and execute contracts to the limit delegated by the Office Manager or his delegate
• Approve expenditure and creditor payments to the limit delegated by the Office Manager or his delegate
• Approve recruitment/promotion/dismissals at all levels below your direct reports.
• Serve on Committee and Working Groups as invited.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies for those areas of the business which you are responsible
• Assist in the delivery of staff and market surveys
• Participate in office and/or region management/executive meetings and annual office and/or region strategic retreats as requested.
• Apply legislations, standards, guidelines and project specifications.
• Assist in developing annual remuneration review recommendations as required
• Other duties as directed, to help company provide outstanding service to its customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering,
• May also have Master’s or PhD
• Professional Chartership/registration within jurisdiction
• Management ability relative to management of workload, systems and junior staff.
• Complete relevant technical training as directed (courses, workshops, conferences, lessons learnt)
• Typically, 15+ years’ experience in the design of multi-level residential, commercial and institutional projects
• Demonstrated competence in providing key technical expertise across a broad range of projects.
• Experience in the design of both reinforced & post-tensioned concrete and structural steelwork
• Experience in design software including RAPT, RAM Concept, Spacegass, and ETABS
• Has worked within an international design office, expat experience preference
• Extensive experience in applying local and international standards, particularly Australian Code
• Managed and led large teams to deliver sustainable business outcomes.
• Demonstrated people leader
• Recognised expert in technical discipline with broad experience in providing unique technical expertise across a wide range of high profile projects.
• Proven ability to prepare and review complex technical information in a variety of formats. Explores use of new technologies in communication. Approaches information production, storage and retrieval with an information security mindset
• Demonstrates excellence and innovation in providing high quality technical solutions. Drives Lessons Learnt processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Highly competent in managing the scope and delivery of complex multiple projects and guiding the work of others.
• Teaches others about importance of variations. Owns the scope boundary for each project.
• Mentors consultants in commercial awareness and client value delivery. Can participate in commercial and contractual negotiations. Ability to manage possible conflicts
• Leads complex function analysis for major projects and conducts quantitative assessment of multiple alternatives using value engineering matrices. Is able to bring stakeholders on the journey to develop best for project outcomes.
• Shares knowledge of the application of modelling software and/or analytical techniques across projects. Assists in driving and implementing software and techniques.
• Skilled and knowledgeable in the use of Digital Technologies including MS365 and AI tools to deliver projects in accordance with WSP Policy. Drives innovative use of new technologies to improve project efficiencies is aware of key relevant Digital Tools and Software and its applicability on projects. Highly developed skills in analysis and interpretation of output as applies to complex projects.
• Advanced knowledge in Digital Engineering/BIM based inter-disciplinary coordination constructability and/or project controls.
• Competent in identifying, communicating and managing risks on substantial projects. Takes a proactive approach to engage key WSP stakeholders.
• Strong experience in managing and maintaining client relationships and winning job from job. Ability to communicate complex technical issues easily and proactively respond to feedback. Contributes to proposals and seeks new business opportunities.
• Supports all aspects of business development as requested/directed
• Contributes to Future Ready & Sustainable case studies and promotes eligible projects.
• Role models compliance legislation, standards, guidelines and project specifications. Shares processes in varying standards with others.
• Manages personal wellbeing, self, and others under pressure. Promotes an environment that supports positive mental health.
• Displays a growth mindset towards professional development. Acts to improve personal mentoring and coaching skills. Developing experience as a mentor across the business.
• Prepares and reviews high level and complex technical reports
• Experienced in monitoring and successfully managing the scope of multiple projects of medium to large scale projects.
• Experience in complex proposals and pursuits.
• Delivered best client outcomes/options which have saved the client costs/time.
• Built and maintained client relationship at high level
• Managed change in a team.
• Developed external and internal networks with key colleagues and clients.