Senior Consultant (Program & Product Development Design Manager -Mission Critical)

Woolpert, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 139,200 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work program

Principal program: ownership track

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. is seeking a Senior Consultant-Program & Product Development Design Manager to drive decarbonization and architectural productization for mission-critical projects across North America.

Based in part in Chicago, NYC, or Pittsburgh, the role supports hybrid/remote work and requires a senior leader who can guide client workshops, manage diverse teams, and deliver sophisticated design solutions in mass timber and data-center environments.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• 10+ years on complex projects focused on productization or decarbonization.
• Mass timber detailing and prototyping knowledge.
• Knowledge of mass timber supply chain and building codes.
• Ability to lead client workshops and teams.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience developing detailed drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development around decarbonizing data center equipment, systems, buildings, and campuses, communicating potential solutions.
• Enhance client relationships to identify additional decarbonization opportunities within Mission Critical clients.
• Represent Woolpert as an industry leader in decarbonization strategy and mass timber design, construction, and supply chains.
• Manage project teams of varying sizes and expertise to support these goals.

Skills

Strategic design

Leadership

Client workshops

Collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Google Docs/Sheets/Slides

OneClickLCA

Tally

c.scale

EC3

Education

Advanced Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Google Docs/Sheets/Slides

OneClickLCA

Tally

c.scale

EC3

Job description

Position Overview

Woolpert is an award-winning global architectural practice focused on performance-driven, highly complex facilities for some of the world's largest technology clients. We blend applied research, strategic thinking, and technology-driven design methods, seeking innovation to define the future of our profession and solve the most complex design problems. Our Mission Critical Program & Product Development (PPD) team works with global technology clients to develop innovative building products, systems, and assemblies through strategic design and productization.

We are seeking a Senior Consultant-Program & Product Development Design Manager who is highly motivated and skilled with experience in decarbonization strategy and architectural productization. This position is aligned with our offices located in Chicago, IL; New York City, NY; and Pittsburgh, PA, and supports full-time in-person/hybrid and remote working arrangements. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position; applicants must already possess work authorization in the country where the job is located.

What You Will Do

• Lead strategy development around decarbonizing data center equipment, systems, buildings, and campuses, working with clients to identify goals, define project scope, and communicate potential solutions to complex design challenges.
• Enhance existing client relationships to identify and initiate additional project opportunities within the Mission Critical client base for decarbonization strategies, including collaboration with and integration in building and product design.
• Demonstrate industry-leading expertise and represent Woolpert as an industry leader in decarbonization strategy and mass timber building design, construction, and supply chains with new and existing clients.
• Manage project teams of various scales and expertise in support of the above.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Advanced Degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Experience: 10+ years working on complex projects, with a focus on productization, decarbonization and/or mass timber.
• Strong knowledge of architectural/engineering detailing and systems, including mass timber detailing and prototyping.
• Knowledge of construction methods, processes, and building codes.
• Knowledge of mass timber supply chain and industry standards, as well as willingness and ability to learn new supply chains and cultivate industry connections.
• Experience developing detailed drawing packages.
• Strategic design and leadership skills, including leading client workshops.
• Excellent collaboration, written, and verbal skills.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign is considered an asset, as well as experience with Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, Gemini/Copilot, and any software focused on carbon accounting such as OneClickLCA, Tally, c.scale, or EC3.

Benefits You Will Love

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Our projects are located throughout North America, and some travel is anticipated.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range: $139,200 — $174,000 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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