This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Architectural Design Manager to work in our Atlanta, GA or Raleigh, NC office. This candidate will work under the direction of Project Directors in cooperation with the project team to develop high quality design on time and on budget. Provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, planning, concept development, restoration, alteration, extension, and implementation of creative, functional, and sustainable building designs and/or construction of projects in the public and private sector.

Your Impact

• Prepare detailed drawings showing both the external and internal appearance and structure of building projects.
• Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, environmental data, historical use, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform professional architectural work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Develop building construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; updating design plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Develop or incorporate advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of occupants and end-users; incorporating future-ready solutions with architectural design standards.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, subcontractors, and building authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded building, infrastructure, and development projects.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, or closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in the learned discipline.
• Proficient knowledge of architectural principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues. 
• Experience with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of restorative and new design projects.
• Strong creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
• Working knowledge with process and concepts for sustainability, green building design, and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.
• Working knowledge of relevant building and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

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