Sr. Lead Architect
WSP USA
•
Washington DC
Company
WSP USA
Location
Washington DC
Type
Full Time
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Lead Architect for our Washington, DC office. The following locations will also be considered: San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Federal Way, WA; and Virginia Beach, VA. 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.
Visit this link to learn more about our Federal Programs Team https://youtu.be/KB7CcSJ45qw
Your Impact
- Perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural techniques for small projects to large projects.
- Exercise independent judgement in some areas evaluating, selecting and applying standard architectural design techniques, procedures and criteria to make design adaptations and modifications.
- Interact with current clients and assist in pursuing new work by leveraging existing relationships in the market
- Lead Design Team members in the preparation of design documents, reports and related project documents using REVIT and other applicable software
- Must demonstrate ability to perform thorough technical reviews in support of the office's Quality Control program
- Completes designs for applicable project, prepares architectural working drawings and related project documents
- Prepares project specifications, compiling and analyzing relevant data
- Conducts site and construction inspections gathering information, compiling reports for management
- May assist in development of proposals
- May plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee the work of lower-level architects
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, or closely related discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant post education experience in learned discipline.
- Essential professional licensure/certification.
- Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) standards.
- The ability to travel, some internationally, to project or client sites as needed.
- Proficiency with CADD and REVIT platforms and their capabilities.
- Highly proficient with architectural principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Highly proficient with extensive experience in building planning, drawing standards, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of restorative and new design.
- Strong creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
- Proficient with process and concepts for sustainability, green building design, and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.
- Strong knowledge of relevant construction laws, 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.
- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite), technology, math principles, graphics, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, feedback, 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.
- 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.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- NCARB Certification
- Ability to obtain a US security clearance.
- Experience with NAVISWORKS
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: $104,400-$213,000.
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.
Date Posted
03/04/2023
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