Building Technology Systems – Assistant Vice President

WSP in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an experienced professional to lead projects in the Building Technology Systems Team. This role involves managing telecommunications and electronic safety & security system designs from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the AEC industry, U.S. Security clearance, and must possess an engineering degree. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a salary range of $134,000 – $185,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a four‑year engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Over 10 years’ experience in designing performance systems.
• U.S. Security clearance or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver designs for telecommunications and security systems.
• Coordinate and document design requirements with clients.
• Create and manage construction documents and budget.

Skills

Designing technology systems

Team leadership

Client communication

Project management

Budget management

Education

B.S. in engineering

RCDD Industry certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Revit

Job description

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.