Assistant Vice President, Architect

WSP • Burnsville, MN

5h

About The Position

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future‑ready solutions that advance
communities and the built environment. Our Industrial Center of Excellence
(ICoE) team continues to grow, and we are seeking a talented Architect to join
our award-winning practice supporting Federal, Industrial/Food, and Generation
facilities.

Our team delivers functional, high‑performance buildings with controlled
environments, guided by responsible design practices and the principles of
sustainability, LEED, and LEAN methodologies. Collaboration is central to our
approach, with Building Information Modeling (BIM) serving as a key tool to
communicate integrated 3D designs across project teams, owners, and construction
partners. We pride ourselves on fostering long‑term client relationships while
creating meaningful career opportunities for our people.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical and project leader, managing
architectural scope and coordinating across multiple disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in an architectural or A/E firm environment
• Minimum 3 years of experience using Revit in a professional setting
• Experience leading multiple projects concurrently across various design phases
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or other CADD platforms
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and client‑facing capabilities
• Experience overseeing both technical and administrative aspects of project delivery
• Experience working on Federal Government projects

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Architect
• Experience with tenant improvements, additions, and new construction.
• Industrial and Food & Beverage manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with design‑build and design‑bid‑build delivery methods
• Experience with sustainable design practices; LEED or LEED‑AP certification preferred
• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, or comparable design software in a multidisciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity across different phases of design
• Write, edit, and oversee architectural specifications, including Divisions 0 and 1
• Ensure projects meet client budgets, schedules, and program requirements
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support detailed design development, perform design checks, and lead formal document reviews
• Maintain responsibility for architectural quality control and delivery of project documents
• Oversee architectural design scope including building layout, egress, code compliance, life safety regulations, and sustainability goals (as applicable)
• Foster strong client relationships, providing exceptional service, supporting existing clients, and contributing to business development efforts
• Support proposal development, including RFP responses and project pursuits

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• WSP provides a flexible and agile 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees