Building Technology Systems - Assistant Vice President

WSP in the U.S.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,100 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

Retirement savings

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Building Technology Systems Assistant Vice President in San Diego or Irvine. This role requires expertise in designing healthcare technology systems and delivers high-profile projects. Responsibilities include project management, client communication, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in the industry, along with strong business development skills and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. Excellent benefits and a focus on career growth are provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing high end Building Technology Systems.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory and project management capacity.
• Extensive portfolio of medium-to-large California healthcare projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage large projects for key clients.
• Develop objectives to increase business with selected clients.
• Lead designs for building technology systems.

Skills

Building Technology Systems design

Project management

Client communication

Business development

Mentoring

Integration of intelligent building systems

Education

Four-year Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building Technology Systems - Assistant Vice President

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This Opportunity

WSP, an award‑winning and innovative multi‑disciplinary engineering consulting firm, is looking for a Building Technology Systems Assistant Vice President with background in Healthcare Building Technology Systems design for our San Diego or Irvine office. WSP works closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment.

Job Description

Our Engineers work on high quality, high‑profile, national and international projects. You will actively participate in leading our department from business development throughout the full project cycle, from design phase through final construction close‑out and commissioning. WSP offers excellent growth opportunities, mentoring junior staff is a key part of this role: Many of our senior leaders started out as young engineers in our firm and we believe a “promote from within” culture.

Your Impact

• Project management of large projects and projects for key clients.
• Project manager on projects involving multiple service lines.
• Demonstrates understanding and management of client’s expectations for project goals, budget and schedules.
• Responsibility for project accounting including budget monitoring, profitability, contract negotiations and timely resolution with clients.
• Has full responsibility and accountability for maintaining a portfolio of clients.
• Develops objectives to increase business with selected clients.
• Client networking, follow‑up on leads, participation in marketing meetings, strategy sessions, etc.
• Promotes all WSP service offerings when interacting with clients or potential clients.
• Prepares proposals and responses to RFP’s and participates at proposal presentations and pursuit interviews.
• Has full responsibility and accountability for client satisfaction and maintaining a steady level of repeat business.
• Delegates work properly to senior and non‑senior staff; manages and coordinates the work.
• Ability to mentor staff on a project basis and assure continued advancement of staff from project to project. Identifying and mentoring future Project Leaders.
• Takes active role in industry events and in professional organizations.
• Lead designs for building technology systems.
• Coordination and integration of building technology systems with other intelligent building systems.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Possess a four‑year Engineering or other higher education degree or equivalent combination of education/training and related work experience in Building Technology Systems design in the following disciplines (Structured Cabling Systems/ AV/Electronic Safety and Security systems).
• 10+ years’ experience designing high end Building Technology Systems for the Architectural and Electrical consulting industry.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory and project management capacity.
• Experience in various types and sizes of projects including healthcare, science and technology, federal, high rise commercial office, hospitality, educational, data center design and outside plant infrastructure.
• Design experience of integrated intelligent building systems for Smart Buildings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.
• AutoCAD and Revit experience desired.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Extensive experience in working directly with clients.
• Extensive portfolio of medium‑to‑large California healthcare projects.
• Industry Certifications are a plus although not required (BICSI RCDD, CTS‑D, CPP, CCNA/CCDA/CCIE, PMP, etc.).

WSP 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, 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 (all locations): $138,100 - $192,000

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to our team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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.

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