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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Building Technology Systems - Lead Consultant

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $136K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP USA Buildings, Inc. is an award-winning multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm seeking a Building Technology Systems Lead Consultant. The role involves providing high-level technical assistance for smart building projects, including design, development, and integration of intelligent technologies, while ensuring adherence to industry standards for safety and functionality.

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Responsibilities

Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and installation

Apply high-level building technology techniques and processes to identify improvements for various project work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, integration, installation, and operation

Perform professional building technology work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, layout, usage, and systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and installation or operating permits

Develop construction and installation plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing phasing plans and updating technology layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients

Involved from project inception to completion in the management of building technology design, installation, and integration projects, including renovation, new builds, operating specifications, materials and equipment, phasing, and installation plans

Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems; implementing future-ready solutions with smart building technology design standards

Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on various design, installation, and integration issues relating to creating state of the art smart buildings using a converged network approach, AV/telecommunications, and intelligent systems that make predictive and automated decisions that impact building capabilities, safety, and security

Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, schematics, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos

Coordinate, review and approve installation design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations

Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and other 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses

Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or installation issues or opportunities

Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site assessments, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities

Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)

Interact with any applicable regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner

Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on public and privately-funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities

Remain current in latest building technology techniques and practices

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

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Smart building designBuilding technology principlesAVTelecommunicationsLoad calculationsDesign software RevitDesign software AutoCADTechnical writingSelf-leadershipInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in an AV and Telecommunications discipline with prior smart building technology design experience

Proficient with building technology principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues

Extensive knowledge of smart building design

Experience with building planning, design, and installation management; including active involvement in a variety of renovation and new design projects

Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant building technology installation and/or construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of building technology principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations

Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the installation and design of equipment, facilities, and systems

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience

Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, load calculations, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Revit, AutoCAD, CAM), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution

Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements