This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Architect for our Washington, DC office. The following location will also be considered: Pittsburgh, PA. Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural techniques for small projects to large projects.
• Exercise independent judgement in some areas evaluating, selecting and applying standard architectural design techniques, procedures and criteria to make design adaptations and modifications.
• Interact with current clients and assist in pursuing new work by leveraging existing relationships in the market
• Lead Design Team members in the preparation of design documents, reports and related project documents using REVIT and other applicable software
• Must demonstrate ability to perform thorough technical reviews in support of the office's Quality Control program
• Completes designs for applicable project, prepares architectural working drawings and related project documents
• Prepares project specifications, compiling and analyzing relevant data
• Conducts site and construction inspections gathering information, compiling reports for management
• Assist in development of proposals
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee the work of lower-level architects
• 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.
• 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 the learned discipline, including project management of DoD facilities related work
• Architectural license
• Successful experience managing architectural projects
• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) standards required
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance
• The ability to travel, some internationally, to project or client sites as needed
• Proficiency with CADD and REVIT platforms and their capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCARB Certification
• Experience with NAVISWORKS