Sr. Director, Plumbing Engineer
Company: WSP
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 19, 2023
|
|
|
Job Description:
Sr. Director, Plumbing Engineer
Req ID 9613
Sr. Director, Plumbing Engineer
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!
Since 1979, tk1sc has been part of shaping the building landscape
along the West Coast. From industrial development to warehouses,
office, retail, higher education, community colleges, K-12, and
healthcare, our experience spans over 40 years. Our 250+ staff is
spread strategically across six locations, including Seattle,
Irvine, San Jose, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego, and is
committed to sustainably enhancing the built environment.
This Opportunity
tk1sc , a WSP USA company, is seeking a Senior Director(Plumbing)
for our tk1sc offices which can be located out of Seattle,WA,
Irvine, Los Angeles, or San Diego, CA.
The tk1sc Senior Director shall provide and participate in decision
making for all project-related issues of entry to large-size in
revenue earnings as well as possess a full understanding of the
client's project requirements. This position has high a level of
responsibility of interpreting, organizing, executing, and
coordinating engineering projects of entry up to large-size. The
Senior Director plans, develops, coordinates, directly in both
small and large-size projects in scope and level of importance.
This individual engages in all aspects of the complex project,
providing leadership and decision-making when required and has an
advanced knowledge of the technical expertise required to design
and implement the particulars of the project. Strong contract
administration skills are a must.
Your Impact
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
ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by
when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring
external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory
performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and
employees.
Provide expert technical assistance on various engineering, design,
and construction issues relating to plumbing, fire protection and
suppression, and fluid flow systems.
Responsible for the pursuit and development of business and the
successful execution of work for current and potential building and
infrastructure work within a geography specifically for the large
projects within the area.
Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and
meetings.
Support the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline
development of Plumbing Engineering work for WSP in assigned area
of responsibility, with a focus on building and infrastructure
opportunities in all disciplines (planning, design, and strategic
consulting and program/construction management).
Responsible for the profitable performance of the individual
projects and the successful completion of the projects within the
specified area.
Assist with the preparation of an annual update to business
tactical action plans within the specified area.
Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to
discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction
challenges and programs.
Ensure that engineering discipline certifications, accreditations,
and value proposition are developed and continuously improved.
Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys to align the
engineering discipline's function with business and project
strategy, identifying and addressing any skill gaps or risks within
the sector business operations.
Schedule engineering discipline meetings, providing updates and
recommendations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures
are taken to inculcate discipline expertise and innovation into
project work.
Serve as one of the engineering discipline's lead
representatives/liaison to a variety of external entities including
Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors,
architects, industry-related groups, and various government and
community entities.
Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing,
and budgetary metrics - and accountable for planning, development
and management of projects in compliance with all applicable
City/State/Federal codes and regulations, and in accordance with
all acceptable engineering practices.
Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that
result in sound engineering and regulatory conclusions.
Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project
teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to
clients.
Develop a client base for providing high level plumbing engineering
services including identifying additional business development
opportunities, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities.
Mentor staff to support their growth and professional
development.
Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned
staff.
Remain current in latest plumbing engineering techniques and
practices.
Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to
provide "trusted advisor" service and future ready solutions for
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.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business
needs.
Who You Are
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 required (multi-state preferred).
Advanced proficiency with plumbing and mechanical engineering
principles, practices, process, design/build, standard of care, and
the 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 the business impact
upon the organization.
Advanced proficiency with making technical computations and
calculations involving the application of engineering principles,
understanding plans and specifications and making factual
comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to
mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict
adherence to QA/QC.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with
the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact
with employees at all levels of the organization.
Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with
attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a
pressure work environment.
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources,
including senior management, clients, regulators, architects, and
company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal
hierarchical relationship exits.
Advanced proficiency with office automation, load calculations,
discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit),
technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and
tools.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to
abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment
policies.
Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate
flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business
needs.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific
requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Engineering.
LEED certification desired.
Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents
and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes,
and plans in a multi-project environment is highly desirable.
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical,
dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on
a providing health and financial stability throughout the
employee's career.
Expected Salary: $119,800 - $200,600
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description
of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith
believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the
successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills,
and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or
federal law.
#LI-RF1
Additional Requirements
Additional Details
Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
Job Status: Regular
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: LOS ANGELES - SOUTH FLOWER ST
All locations: US-CA-Irvine, US-CA-Los Angeles, US-CA-Riverside,
US-CA-San Diego, US-WA-Seattle
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, agile and hybrid 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.
Keywords: WSP, Seattle , Sr. Director, Plumbing Engineer, Professions , Seattle, Washington
|
Click
here to apply!
|
