Lead Architect

Lead Architect

Company: WSP (U.S.)

Locations: Washington, DC;
Arlington, VA;
Baltimore, MD;
Durham, NC

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Architect to work out of the above locations and be involved in projects with our US Postal Services Team. This role will contribute to a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, or closely related discipline.
• 7–10 years of relevant post‑education experience in the learned discipline.
• Successful experience managing architectural projects.
• Familiarity with USPS standards required.
• Ability to travel, some internationally, to project or client sites as needed.
• Proficiency with CADD and REVIT platforms and their capabilities.

• Architectural license.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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 the purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $110,700 - $151,255.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industry: Professional Services