Assistant Vice President, Transportation - Los Angeles, United States - WSP

WSP

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an
Assistant Vice President, Transportation Architect for our
Los Angeles, CA office.

Be involved in projects with our
Southern California Transportation Facilities Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future

Your Impact

Deliver the architectural component of small, midsize and largescale transport projects.
Develop and coordinate drawings/graphics, schedules, specifications and other contract documents.
Proficiently work with AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp and all Microsoft Office software (ex. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access etc.)
Prepare and oversee the preparation of Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents.
Provide quality control reviews and quality assurance.
Manage and direct projects' architectural group staff and assist in confirming project budgets are maintained, and financial goals achieved.
Monitor and mentor junior staff in their professional development.
Responsible for the technical quality and coordination of Architectural work and conformance with the Project Implementation Plan/Project Quality Control Plan (PIP/PQCP).
Assist with business development and support project presentations to clients, public and private stakeholders, and public agencies.
Exercise responsible and ethical decisionmaking 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.

Who You Are

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 in California.
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.
Transportation project experience such as commuter, light rail, high speed rail, automated people mover, bus rapid transit projects, and transportation vehicle maintenance facilities.
Proficient in building code, zoning, planning regulations and other standards (including accessibility and CalGreen).
Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, disciplinespecific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp and all Microsoft Office software), technology, math principles, graphics, spreadsheets, and tools.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Occasional travel may be required depending on projectspecific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ years, applicable experience postlicensure
Master's degree in Architecture
Familiarity with NFPA 130
LEED AP (Accredited Professional)
An ability and / or interest in writing and coordinating specifications; experience with SpecLink and / or MasterSpec
Familiarity with MicroStation
Functioning Experience with Adobe creative suite, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Maya and / or 3DS

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

Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $133,400 - $226,900

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About WSP
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 knowle