Manager, Design Support

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a BIM Program Manager with the potential to work out of any WSP office with a Federal Programs presence, including Washington, DC; Virginia Beach, VA; Federal Way, WA; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; New York, NY; and Pittsburgh, PA. Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

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Provides high level building information modeling (BIM) and other computer aided design and drafting (CADD) system support and guidance to aid high quality production of design documentation to be used for the Federal Property and Buildings team. Responsibilities involve providing support for and overseeing BIM implementation on various multi-site/phase design projects of moderate to larger scale, scope, and/or complexity. Ensures that design phase deliverables including BIM documentation and design drawings meet contract requirements. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Coordinate BIM implementation and drafting (CADD) work product and work closely with architects, engineers and project managers to properly set up and deliver project drawings and models that require a high degree of precision on projects of moderate- to large-scale, complexity, and/or scope.
• Oversee quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise BIM documentation, analysis, and portrayal of existing conditions or new facility design.
• Develop and enforce standard BIM and CADD practices to provide technical design assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications and code requirements.
• Assist with development and scoping of medium-to large-sized or projects.
• Monitor and assist cross-functional teams in executing project design work related to BIM to include staff training, clash detection, and various BIM deliverables required by Federal clients.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and project-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of any data collection, database, documentation, and the management of a digital library of model families, drafting and design support documents in various file types.
• Apply analytical techniques and software to solve more larger-scale and complex engineering issues on projects, or to modify or redesign existing designs in accordance with project standards and specifications.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, communities, subcontractors, and technical staff in a confident and professional manner.
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
• Remain current in latest BIM support practices, methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or architecture
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in discipline with prior BIM support experience.
• Experience with both public and private sector work (e.g. Federal, state, city, county, utility districts, and private land development).
• Experience supporting project managers.
• Advanced proficiency with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Advanced proficiency with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in reality capture workflow and its integration into existing and future BIM workflows. This includes but is not limited to: planning, operating reality capture equipment (i.edrones, scanners, cameras, etc.), data processing and integration to BIM platforms.
• Proficiency with coordinating with clients, regulatory and resource agencies, and technical staff required.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Highly capable self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from research, data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and identifying the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree is preferred.
• Professional Engineer or Registered Architect licensure preferred.
• Ability to obtain a US Government-issued Secret clearance.

Compensation and Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. Expected Salary: $89,200-$182,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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