Building Technology Systems - Lead Consultant

Description

• Manage project resources to complete deliverables including technical staff and drawing production staff.
• Create design narratives and coordinated, construction documents (Drawings and CSI Specifications).
• Market our capabilities, win work, and manage a team of consultants that will consistently deliver high quality work to support our clients.
• 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
• Participate in construction meetings, review and respond to Technology system submittals and RFIs
• Provide designs for Telecommunications systems (Structured cabling systems, Telecom spaces and pathway infrastructure) and Electronic Safety & Security systems (IP video surveillance, access control, intercom)
• Lead a BTS team of consultants to deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with clients to gather and document system and design requirements.
• Coordinate integration of security and telecommunications systems with other intelligent building systems. (BMS, Lighting control, AV etc.)
• Coordinate, host and participate in project meetings (local and out-of-town) with the design team and clients.
• Perform site surveys to document construction progress.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experienced BTS team leader that is capable of leading a team of consultants to deliver projects from inception to completion.
• 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 US Federal Projects and the AEC consulting and engineering industry in general.
• 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.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Design experience related to Electronic Security Systems and Data Network/Wi-Fi/Telephony. Audiovisual, DAS and/or is a plus but not required.
• 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.
• Comfortable working directly with clients including federal and public clients, architects and building owners.
• Other industry certifications outside of subject matter focus (ASIS PSP, AVIXA (InfoComm) CTS/-D, Cisco CCNA, etc.) is a plus although not required.
• Capable of managing construction administration duties, including project management, on site quality checks, and lead construction progress meetings.
• Revit experience desired.
• Proficient use of Bluebeam Revu
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to organize and present design information to clients.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance