WSP USA Hiring For Architect/interior Designer at Kansas City, MO, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

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.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Architect/Interior Designer for our Kansas City, MO office. The Architect/Interior Designer will function in a key role interfacing with Government project managers, building maintenance contractors, general contractors, and/or other personnel, performing space and architectural surveys and collecting user requirements and performing design work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prior to design contract requests, gather and define customer’s design requirements and prepare solutions ranging from conceptual design to final design within established parameters
• Create design and construction documents, prepare project specifications, develop record control documents, and generate presentation graphics
• Collect, prepare, and report programmatic information and official weekly project status reports
• Coordinate design activities with architecture, engineering, safety, security, construction, and other related functional areas. Ensure compliance with Building Codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
• Assist with design reviews of Government projects
• Develop high-level cost for construction utilizing historical and research data
• Prepare reports and cost and schedule estimates
• Manage project design and/or construction efforts, to include schedule, funding, and day-to-day project oversight
• Manage and evaluate construction contractor performance and integrate/coordinate projects with field personnel
• Evaluate, validate, and manage project change requests
• Prepare and distribute project communication with customers, management, integrated project teams, and stakeholders
• Prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets; provide technical guidance and assistance on contracting and construction-related issues; direct design efforts; recommend construction documents for approval; and provide oversight of any follow-on maintenance programs
• Optimize performance, cost, and schedule by ensuring project objectives are achieved on schedule and at the lowest cost compatible with user requirements
• Ensure integration of all systems, including information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing

Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Architecture or Interior Design
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design; Master’s preferred
• Prior experience working on projects for Federal clients
• Proficiency with AutoCAD & Revit
• 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
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active Secret clearance or CAC or able to obtain one

About WSP USA

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of 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 transportation, buildings, energy, water and environment sectors. With nearly 9,500 people in 150 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com/usa

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.

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 a key piece in our meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its US 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.

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