Building Technology Systems – Assistant Vice President

WSP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive benefits suite

Job summary

WSP in Chicago is seeking a full time Building Technology Systems – Assistant Vice President to lead innovative projects. You'll manage a team of consultants, design advanced telecommunications and security systems, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Ideal candidates will have over ten years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and necessary certifications. WSP is committed to employee well-being, offering generous health and financial benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience designing high performance systems for federal projects.
• Ability to lead a team of consultants.
• RCDD Industry certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide designs for telecommunications and electronic safety systems.
• Lead a team to deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Create design narratives and coordinated construction documents.

Skills

Telecommunications systems design

Team leadership

Budget management

Client communication

Knowledge of industry standards

Education

B.S. in engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Building Technology Systems Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full time Building Technology Systems – Assistant Vice President for our Chicago office.

About the Job

Our staff work on high-quality, high-profile, local, national and international projects. You will actively participate in the complete project cycle, from the design phase through the final construction close-out. WSP offers excellent growth opportunities. Many of our senior leaders started out as young engineers in our firm. Our Engineers are subject matter experts who can effectively communicate and coordinate technical topics with owners, architects, other engineers, contractors and vendors.

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 etc.)
• 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.

Who You Are

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 US 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

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); 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