Lead Building Technology Systems Consultant

WSP in the U.S.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Building Technology Systems – Lead Consultant to join our Brentwood, TN, Knoxville, TN, or Dallas, TX offices. You will lead a BTS design team on high-profile projects from inception to completion.

You will design telecommunications and electronic security systems, coordinate with clients and vendors, manage project budgets, and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IBC, and other standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• RCDD Industry certification is required for communications systems subject matter expert.
• Four-year degree (B.S. in engineering preferred) or equivalent combination of technical degree and related work experience designing technology systems for buildings.
• Seven to 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 capable of leading a team of consultants to deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Proven ability to market our capabilities, win work, and manage a team of consultants that will consistently deliver high quality work to support our clients.
• The ability to obtain a U.S. Security clearance is required.
• Other industry certifications outside of subject matter focus (ASIS PSP, AVIXA CTS/-D, Cisco CCNA, etc.) is a plus though not required.
• Design experience related to Electronic Security Systems and Data Network/Wi-Fi/Telephony. Audiovisual, DAS and/or 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.
• Revit experience desired.
• Proficient use of Bluebeam Revu
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite 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 Proved track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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 telecommunications and security 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 Telecommunications and Security systems.
• Capable of managing construction administration duties, including project management, on site quality checks, and lead construction progress meetings.

Skills

RCDD certification

Team leadership

Security systems design

Data network / Wi-Fi

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

WSP is seeking a Building Technology Systems – Lead Consultant to join our Brentwood, TN, Knoxville, TN, or Dallas, TX offices. You will lead a BTS design team on high-profile projects from inception to completion.

You will design telecommunications and electronic security systems, coordinate with clients and vendors, manage project budgets, and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IBC, and other standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential.