Technical Director, DfMA & Industrialized Construction

WSP in the U.S.

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 259,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Technical Director, DfMA and Construction Innovation to lead kit-of-parts solutions across major building programs. You will drive product-based design methodologies, DfMA adoption, and industrialized construction to enable scalable delivery across geographies.

The role requires deep expertise in KoP design, PLM, BIM, and design configurators, with leadership across multidisciplinary teams from concept to construction. This is a senior, strategic position within WSP USA.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, engineering or related discipline.
12+ years of experience in an architectural role or related discipline.
Experience delivering facility design in data centers, aviation, rail, industrial or nuclear sectors.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and technical leadership for KoP design across large-scale programs.
Lead adoption and standardization of DfMA methodologies and modular systems.
Champion digital design tools (BIM, digital twins) and data-driven decision making.
Guide multidisciplinary teams through concept to construction phases.
Support client relationships and business development activities.