This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Lead Technician, Inspection with 11+ years of experience and a detailed knowledge of facility systems and components, at least five years of facility assessment or property condition assessment experience, and a specialty in one of the following core disciplines: structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing/fire protection, or interior and exterior construction and finishes to conduct Facility Condition Assessment projects throughout the United States.

Your Impact

• Perform assessments of client facilities using professional expertise and judgment to determine physical condition, remaining service life, and compliance with specifications and building codes.
• Ability to understand and implement project work plans, quality management plans, and lead others to execute based on a client’s requirements.
• Use tablet-based computer system to identify and document building systems and components and provide justification for determination of the physical condition.
• Assess multiple buildings within large complexes on a daily basis identifying major components and sub-components, as well as supporting systems, while operating in a physically demanding environment. Experience assessing government buildings/portfolios is a plus.  
• Ability to lead both large and small teams and report team status daily. 
• Has the skills to teach a methodology and mentor other team members to achieve success. 

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; BS Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering or a Two-year technical college or trade school certification in one of the building trades with relevant experience preferred. 
• 11+ years of experience conducting facility condition assessments.
• Client requires the ability to successfully pass security background check to access facilities. The level of background check required by the clients, requires US citizenship.
• Ability to travel 75%, or more and work flexible hours.  Travel could be up to 2-3 weeks, potential to be longer.
• Good mathematical aptitude
• Ability to work efficiently and meet project deadlines.
• Good technical writing skills
• Proficient computer skills, comfortable with technology and hardware, specifically Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint).
• Must work well with team members and interact with clients in a positive manner. Must present a clean and professional work appearance, following established dress codes.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and perform moderate physical activity such as walking and standing, in a physically challenging environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Be able to pass a pre-employment screening including but not limited to: criminal background checks, previous employment verification, education verification, drug screening, and motor vehicle records.
• Experience using mobile computer system devices for field data collection.
• Knowledge of facility condition assessment software applications like BUILDER SMS.
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and possess a valid driver's license.
• Valid passport or ability to obtain a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineers (PE or EIT) or Architects (RA) preferred but not required.
• Prior military service in civil engineering, construction, or facilities management (AFCEC, DPW, IMCOM, Seabee, PRIME BEEF, RED HORSE, USACE).