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WSP in the U.S. · 4 hours ago

Senior Technical Manager, Architecture

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $205K/yr

10+ years exp

WSP USA is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Senior Technical Manager, Architecture to lead projects in the Transportation Facilities Group, focusing on delivering architectural solutions for various transportation initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Effective leadership, being able to bring teams together to work to develop solutions that meets the project needs and goals

Capable of developing/assembling design teams including visioning project approach

Apply high-level architectural techniques and processes to identify improvements for various construction project phases involving more complex building and infrastructure work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation

Perform professional architectural work and conduct more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, buildings, facilities, transportation channels, and operations to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits

Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design, construction, rehabilitation, and remediation of building and infrastructure projects, ensuring durability of materials and structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence

Oversees the development and implementation of advanced technologies, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of occupants and end-users, implementing future-ready solutions with architectural design standards

Lead larger-scale architecture projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees

Review and approve permit applications, design plans and specifications, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure compliance with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound architectural practice and standards

Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of architectural/construction challenges and programs

Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development

Strong communication skills including verbal and written

Capable to coordinate and discuss project status with New York City office Senior Management

Thorough understanding of project management tools including scheduling, budgeting, risks registers

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

Registered Architect in NYArchitectural principlesConstruction lawsCodesTechnical drawing skillsProject management toolsInterpersonal communicationLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture with a focus in facility type experience

10+ years of relevant post education experience in learned discipline

Professional licensure (Registered Architect in NY)

Highly proficient with architectural principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues

Strong creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills

Strong knowledge of relevant construction laws, state and city building codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of architectural principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons and illustrations to the appropriate regulations

Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of buildings, facilities, or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies

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

Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization

Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

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

Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment