WSP in the U.S.
Vice President, Plumbing Engineering - Buildings
WSP in the U.S., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Vice President, Plumbing Engineering - Buildings
role at
WSP in the U.S. This Opportunity: WSP is seeking a
Vice President, Plumbing Engineer
to join our dynamic
Property & Buildings
team. This position is available at our offices located in Irvine, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, or San Jose. Provides leadership within a sector of the organization to ensure plumbing engineering subject matter, technical deliverables, building and infrastructure projects and programs are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry and company standards for design, safety, and functionality. Responsible for SME innovation and administration, ensuring corporate compliance with all Local, State, and Federal engineering, construction, and safety regulations, and providing pragmatic direction to address current and future challenges in a rapidly-changing and complex business climate.
Responsibilities
Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the plumbing engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector.
Perform engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.
Lead larger-scale, more complex plumbing engineering projects, overseeing budgets, hours, expenses, performance, and supervision of subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
Provide expert technical assistance on plumbing, fire protection and suppression, and fluid flow systems.
Drive business development and execution for current and potential building and infrastructure work within a geography, focusing on large projects in the area.
Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
Support long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Plumbing Engineering work for WSP in the assigned area, with a focus on building and infrastructure opportunities across planning, design, and program/construction management.
Ensure profitable performance of projects and successful completion within the specified area.
Assist with annual updates to business tactical action plans for the area.
Engage with public or private entities to discuss engineering/construction challenges and programs.
Develop and improve discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition.
Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys to align the discipline with business and project strategy, identify skill gaps or risks, and address them.
Schedule engineering discipline meetings, provide updates and recommendations to foster discipline expertise and innovation in project work.
Represent the engineering discipline to external entities including federal, state, and local agencies; clients; subcontractors; architects; industry groups; and government/community entities.
Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics, and manage projects in compliance with all applicable codes and engineering practices.
Interpret and summarize data to form sound engineering and regulatory conclusions.
Provide inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute high-level strategic advice to clients.
Develop a client base for high-level plumbing engineering services and identify additional business opportunities, including cross-selling of other WSP capabilities.
Mentor staff and support their growth and professional development; provide performance leadership to assigned staff.
Remain current in latest plumbing engineering techniques and practices.
Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines to deliver trusted-advisor, future-ready solutions.
Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
12+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering, plumbing, mechanical, and infrastructure design.
Engineer license preferred
Advanced proficiency with plumbing and mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, standard of care, and application to project work-related issues.
Advanced proficiency with building and infrastructure design.
Strong working knowledge of relevant plumbing and mechanical engineering and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and their business impact.
Advanced proficiency with making technical computations and calculations involving engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and regulatory compliance.
Ability to work independently, provide guidance to mid-level to senior team members, and adhere to QA/QC standards.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with employees at all levels.
Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization under pressure.
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, architects, and staff without formal hierarchical relationships.
Proficiency with office automation, load calculations, design software (AutoCAD, Revit), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with WSP’s health, safety, and harassment policies.
Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and hours; occasional travel may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Engineering.
LEED certification desired.
Experience reviewing and approving documents and deliverables in a multi-project environment is highly desirable.
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Compensation: Expected Salary (Colorado only): $157,500 - $212,600. WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range based on qualifications and other factors.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices in the U.S.
Equal Opportunity Employer: WSP USA 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.
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Vice President, Plumbing Engineering - Buildings
role at
WSP in the U.S. This Opportunity: WSP is seeking a
Vice President, Plumbing Engineer
to join our dynamic
Property & Buildings
team. This position is available at our offices located in Irvine, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, or San Jose. Provides leadership within a sector of the organization to ensure plumbing engineering subject matter, technical deliverables, building and infrastructure projects and programs are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry and company standards for design, safety, and functionality. Responsible for SME innovation and administration, ensuring corporate compliance with all Local, State, and Federal engineering, construction, and safety regulations, and providing pragmatic direction to address current and future challenges in a rapidly-changing and complex business climate.
Responsibilities
Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the plumbing engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector.
Perform engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.
Lead larger-scale, more complex plumbing engineering projects, overseeing budgets, hours, expenses, performance, and supervision of subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
Provide expert technical assistance on plumbing, fire protection and suppression, and fluid flow systems.
Drive business development and execution for current and potential building and infrastructure work within a geography, focusing on large projects in the area.
Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
Support long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Plumbing Engineering work for WSP in the assigned area, with a focus on building and infrastructure opportunities across planning, design, and program/construction management.
Ensure profitable performance of projects and successful completion within the specified area.
Assist with annual updates to business tactical action plans for the area.
Engage with public or private entities to discuss engineering/construction challenges and programs.
Develop and improve discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition.
Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys to align the discipline with business and project strategy, identify skill gaps or risks, and address them.
Schedule engineering discipline meetings, provide updates and recommendations to foster discipline expertise and innovation in project work.
Represent the engineering discipline to external entities including federal, state, and local agencies; clients; subcontractors; architects; industry groups; and government/community entities.
Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics, and manage projects in compliance with all applicable codes and engineering practices.
Interpret and summarize data to form sound engineering and regulatory conclusions.
Provide inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute high-level strategic advice to clients.
Develop a client base for high-level plumbing engineering services and identify additional business opportunities, including cross-selling of other WSP capabilities.
Mentor staff and support their growth and professional development; provide performance leadership to assigned staff.
Remain current in latest plumbing engineering techniques and practices.
Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines to deliver trusted-advisor, future-ready solutions.
Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
12+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering, plumbing, mechanical, and infrastructure design.
Engineer license preferred
Advanced proficiency with plumbing and mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, standard of care, and application to project work-related issues.
Advanced proficiency with building and infrastructure design.
Strong working knowledge of relevant plumbing and mechanical engineering and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and their business impact.
Advanced proficiency with making technical computations and calculations involving engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and regulatory compliance.
Ability to work independently, provide guidance to mid-level to senior team members, and adhere to QA/QC standards.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with employees at all levels.
Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization under pressure.
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, architects, and staff without formal hierarchical relationships.
Proficiency with office automation, load calculations, design software (AutoCAD, Revit), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with WSP’s health, safety, and harassment policies.
Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and hours; occasional travel may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Engineering.
LEED certification desired.
Experience reviewing and approving documents and deliverables in a multi-project environment is highly desirable.
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Compensation: Expected Salary (Colorado only): $157,500 - $212,600. WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range based on qualifications and other factors.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices in the U.S.
Equal Opportunity Employer: WSP USA 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.
Additional job postings and alerts: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WSP in the U.S.
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