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Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP USA is looking for a Building Technology Systems (BTS) National Practice Leader to work out of any mutually agreed WSP USA office. 
The BTS National Practice Leader will play a pivotal role in advancing our technical capabilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality Technology Solutions, and contributing to the overall success of our Property + Buildings Specialty Services organization. This leadership position demands a visionary, results-driven, and collaborative individual who can inspire a team of engineers and technical experts. You will bring a passion for Technology Design Services, ranging from structured cabling, security systems, healthcare technology systems, and audio-visual systems and their deployment within a multi-disciplinary design team to create high-performance built environments.

Your Impact

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement a strategic vision across the Technology disciplines and Regions, aligning it with the broader WSP Property + Buildings goals and objectives. Identify emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities to position the practice for growth and innovation. Collaborate with senior Specialty Services leadership to integrate the practice's strategy into the overall Property + Buildings strategy within the United States.

Technical Excellence

Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the practice. Ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Oversee the development and execution of complex engineering projects, providing technical guidance and mentorship. Champion the integration of digital technology to advance the technical practice and project delivery.

Operational Performance:

Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve the operational efficiency of the practice. Optimize resource allocation, project management processes, and workflows to enhance productivity and profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and remove operational bottlenecks.

Team Leadership

Build and lead a high-performing team of engineers and technical experts, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, supporting their development and career progression. Conduct regular performance evaluations and implement talent development strategies.
Client Engagement Establish and maintain strong internal and external client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering innovative solutions that exceed expectations. Collaborate with business development teams to identify new opportunities and contribute to proposal development. Ensure client satisfaction and promote repeat business through exceptional project delivery.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

Ensure that all engineering practices adhere to industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines. Implement quality assurance processes to maintain high-quality deliverables and reduce errors. Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes affecting the practice. Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field; Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), Certified Technology Specialist Designer (CTS-D), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar preferred but not required. 15+ years of experience in technology design, with a proven track record of leadership and project management. Strong understanding of [specific industry or technical expertise]. Exceptional strategic thinking and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven experience in team leadership and talent development. Proficiency in project management tools and software. Demonstrated ability to drive technical innovation and excellence.

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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): $129,300 - $260,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $140,000-220,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Additional Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Additional Details Travel Required: 10% Job Status: Regular Employee Type: Full Primary Location: NEW YORK - PENN PLAZA All locations: US-CA-Los Angeles, US-GA-Atlanta, US-NY-New York 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. www.wsp.com

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 knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

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