Building Technology Systems - Lead Consultant

Building Technology Systems - Lead Consultant

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WSP is currently initiating a search for a full time Building Technology Systems – Lead Consultant for our West Coast offices. Locations may include Los Angeles, CA;
San Diego, CA;
San Francisco, CA; or Seattle, WA.

• Provide designs for telecommunications systems (structured cabling, telecom spaces, and pathway infrastructure) and electronic safety & security systems (IP video surveillance, access control, intercom).
• Market our capabilities, win work, and manage a team of consultants to deliver high quality work to support our clients.
• Lead a BTS team of consultants to deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with clients to gather and document system and design requirements.
• Create design narratives and coordinated construction documents (drawings and CSI specifications).
• Budget fee responsibility on assigned projects.
• Manage project resources to complete deliverables, including technical staff and drawing production staff.
• Coordinate, host, and participate in project meetings (local and out‑of‑town) with the design team and clients.
• Participate in construction meetings, review and respond to technology system submittals and RFIs.
• Perform site surveys to document construction progress.
• Coordinate integration of security and telecommunications systems with other intelligent building systems (BMS, lighting control, AV, etc.).
• Have understanding of local and national codes and industry standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA, BICSI, EIA/TIA) related to the design and operation of security and telecommunications systems.
• Capable of managing construction administration duties, including project management, on‑site quality checks, and lead construction progress meetings.>

• Possess a four‑year degree (B.S. in engineering is preferred) or equivalent combination of technical degree and related work experience designing technology systems for buildings.
• 7–10 years’ experience actively designing high performance systems for U.S. Federal Projects and the AEC consulting and engineering industry in general.
• Experienced BTS team leader capable of leading a team of consultants to deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Proven ability to market our capabilities, win work, and manage a team of consultants that will consistently deliver high quality work to support our clients.
• U.S. Security clearance or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security clearance is required.
• RCDD industry certification is required for communications systems subject matter expert. CPP or PSP for security subject matter expert or CTS‑D for AV systems subject matter expert.
• Other industry certifications outside of subject matter focus (ASIS PSP, AVIXA (Info Comm) CTS‑D, Cisco CCNA, etc.) is a plus although not required.
• Design experience related to electronic security systems and data network/Wi‑Fi/telephony. Audiovisual, DAS and/or is a plus but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.
• Revit experience desired.
• Proficient use of Bluebeam Revu.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Comfortable working directly with clients including federal and public clients, architects and building owners.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $118,500 –…