Assistant Vice President, Transit Architect

WSP in the U.S.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in California is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Transportation Architect to lead transit architecture projects within the California Transportation Facilities Team. The role will oversee the development of drawings, specifications, and construction documents, and work across small to mega projects.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's in Architecture, 10+ years of experience, and a California license, with strong AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture required.
• 10+ years of post-education experience.
• Professional licensure/certification in California.
• Transit project experience in stations or maintenance facilities.
• Knowledge of building code, zoning, planning regulations and accessibility standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support transit architecture projects at multiple scales.
• Develop and coordinate drawings, schedules, specifications and other contract documents.
• Mentor junior staff and monitor project budgets and financial goals.
• Ensure technical quality and coordination per PIP/PQCP.
• Assist with business development and client presentations.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Job description

Assistant Vice President, Transportation Architect

Location: San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA.

We are hiring an Assistant Vice President, Transportation Architect to work with our California Transportation Facilities Team to deliver transit architecture projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support small, mid-size, large-scale and mega transit architecture projects.
• Develop and coordinate drawings/graphics, schedules, specifications and other contract documents.
• Proficiently work with AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of concept, schematic design, design development and construction documents.
• Provide quality control reviews and quality assurance.
• Develop approaches to handle and complete complex and demanding assignments, requiring independent application of specialized skills and coordination with other technical disciplines.
• Manage and direct project architectural group staff and assist in confirming project budgets are maintained and financial goals achieved.
• Monitor and mentor junior staff in their professional development.
• Ensure technical quality and coordination of architectural work in conformance with the Project Implementation Plan/Project Quality Control Plan (PIP/PQCP).
• Assist with business development and support project presentations to clients, public and private stakeholders, and public agencies.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture.
• 10+ years of post‑education experience in the discipline.
• Professional licensure/certification in California.
• Proficiency with architectural principles, practices, processes, design/build, and application to project work‑related issues.
• Experience with building planning, drawing standards, design, and program/construction management; including restoration and new design projects.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving architectural principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to regulations.
• Transit project experience in stations or maintenance facilities for rail and buses.
• Knowledge of building code, zoning, planning regulations and other standards (including accessibility and CalGreen).
• Technical writing, office automation, design software proficiency (AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, Microsoft Office), math principles, graphics, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, drug/agricultural and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Based in San Francisco.
• 10+ years of applicable experience post‑licensure.
• Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Familiarity with NFPA 130.
• LEED AP (Accredited Professional).
• Experience in writing and coordinating specifications; familiarity with SpecLink and/or MasterSpec.
• Familiarity with MicroStation.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, Twinmotion, and/or Enscape.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, or naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected salary (all locations): $170,000 – $213,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.