Assistant Vice President - Architect

Overview

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WSP is initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President – Architect for our Charlotte office. WSP collaborates with owners and contractors on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment. Be involved in projects with the Property & Buildings Team and contribute to a growing organization that meets client objectives and addresses challenges.

Our Charlotte, North Carolina team evaluates, designs, and rehabilitates commercial, industrial, and military buildings, focusing on building preservation and enclosure systems, including field work to document structures, architectural analysis/design, enclosure modeling and analysis, construction documents, and construction administration services. We work with the US Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

Your Impact

• Lead architectural and multi-disciplinary investigations and repair designs of existing structures.
• Develop clients and pursue opportunities for new work. Represent WSP in the local marketplace and nationally.
• Assist with project research, analysis, and design calculations.
• Prepare reports, design documents (drawings and specifications), cost estimates, and presentations.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Perform on-site documentation and construction observations.
• Review fenestration, vertical facade, roofing systems, and waterproofing.
• Provide building enclosure commissioning and consulting services.
• Assist project teams with completing building enclosure design reviews.
• Assist with conducting functional performance testing of enclosure systems.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Registered Architect
• Ten years (minimum) of relevant post-education experience with prior building preservation, enclosures evaluation/design, and sustainability experience.
• Experience with building materials and construction processes for design, construction, and/or repair of building enclosures, façades, waterproofing, cladding systems, roofs, and related elements.
• Knowledge of building codes, planning, design, façade, and construction management involving commercial, industrial, and historic buildings; renovation and new design projects.
• Proficient using AutoCAD, Revit, and other technical software.
• Established clients and connections within the A/E community, including building code officials, professional organizations, product manufacturers, etc.
• Knowledge of third-party green building rating systems (LEED, Passive House, LBC, WELL, or related).
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and related tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and harassment policies.
• Ability to exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional/intermittent travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Ability to perform field work and to work at heights.

• Licensed in multiple states, preferably in the southeast United States.
• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards certificate holder.
• Active member of or interest in becoming a member of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC).
• IIBEC Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC), and Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC), and/or Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC).
• Experience with WUFI, THERM, and energy modeling software.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals dedicated to serving local communities. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in buildings,…