Senior Technical Manager, Architecture

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WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Architect for our New York City office. The successful candidate will be involved in projects with our Transportation Facilities Group (TFG) and will be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. TFG leads and designs projects that support local and regional growth initiatives through small and large transportation projects.

With over 60 engineers and architects throughout the Northeast Region, TFG has major design hubs located in New York City, Boston, St. Louis, and San Francisco.

The position offers varied projects in the transportation field primarily within the NY Metro Region. Opportunities exist for projects throughout the country. The Senior Lead Architect will be responsible for delivering projects from start to finish, including traditional and alternate delivery. Project work types include pre‑K thru higher education, local, national and international airports, intermodal transportation hubs, rail infrastructure, ADA improvements, and a wide array of public infrastructure projects.

Clients include NYCT, MTA Bus, LIRR, MNR, PANYNJ, Amtrak, NYC SCA, design‑build contractors, utilities, NYCDOT, and others.

• Effective leadership, bringing teams together to develop solutions that meet project needs and goals.
• Capable of developing and assembling design teams, including visioning project approach.
• Apply high‑level architectural techniques and processes to identify improvements for various construction project phases, including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Perform professional architectural work and conduct investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design, construction, rehabilitation, and remediation of building and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the development and implementation of advanced technologies, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to ensure safety and functionality of occupants.
• Lead larger‑scale architecture projects, ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, and supervising subcontractors and employees.
• Review and approve permit applications, design plans and specifications, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Meet with various public or private entities to discuss architectural and construction challenges.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of coordinating project status with New York City office senior management.
• Thorough understanding of project management tools, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk registers.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture with a focus in facility type experience.
• 10+ years of relevant post‑education experience in learned discipline.
• Professional licensure (Registered Architect in NY).
• Highly proficient with architectural principles, practices, processes, and design/build application.
• Strong creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
• Strong knowledge of construction laws, building codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
• Highly proficient with technical computations and calculations involving architectural principles.
• Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations of building and facility design.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting…