WSP · 1 month ago
Lead Professional, Architecture
1 Penn Plaza, New York, NY, 10119, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expWSP is currently seeking a Lead Professional, Architect for their New York City office to work in their Transportation Facilities Group. The role involves managing projects related to transportation infrastructure, collaborating with clients, and overseeing architectural design and compliance.
Responsibilities
Project Team Management
Business development including teaming arrangements, and proposals
Client interaction including presentations, liaison
Contract Development for traditional and alternate deliverable projects
High level review of architectural designs and code compliance
Ensuring on time delivery of projects
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
Required
Bachelor of Architecture is required; Masters in Architecture a plus
7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in the learned discipline
Registered Architect in New York
Strong knowledge of local clients and/or agency work (Amtrak, MTA, NYCDDC, DSNY, NYCT, LIRR, MNR, PANYNJ, NYDOT)
Strong knowledge of construction drawing standards and building codes, as well as ADA compliance
Transit architecture related experience required
Solid understanding of architectural tools (AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite)
Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail and highly organized
Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multi-task
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
Detailed experience related in architectural building design and rehabilitation with construction exposure a plus
Experience within the transportation industry is also a plus
NCARB certified a plus
Preferred
Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
Detailed experience related in architectural building design and rehabilitation with construction exposure a plus
Experience within the transportation industry is also a plus
NCARB certified a plus
Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
Leadership Team
Michael Winterbottom
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Christopher Uckotter
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