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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Assistant Vice President, Transit Architect

WSP Los Angeles, CA, CA senior full-time

Salary

$170,000 - $213,000 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Transit Architect to join our California Transportation Facilities Team in either our San Francisco or Los Angeles offices.

As an Assistant Vice President, Transit Architect, you will deliver and support small, mid-size, large-scale, and mega transit architecture projects. Your responsibilities will include developing and coordinating project drawings, schedules, and specifications, as well as managing and directing project architectural groups.

Key responsibilities:

  • Deliver and support small, mid-size, large-scale, and mega transit architecture projects
  • Develop and coordinate drawings, schedules, specifications, and other contract documents
  • Work proficiently with AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office software
  • Prepare concept, schematic design, design development, and construction documents
  • Provide quality control reviews and assurance
  • Develop approaches to handle complex assignments independently
  • Manage and direct project architectural groups and assist in confirming project budgets and financial goals
  • Monitor and mentor junior staff in their professional development
  • Ensure technical quality and coordination of architectural work
  • Assist with business development and project presentations
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture
  • 10+ years of relevant post-education experience
  • Essential professional licensure/certification in California
  • Highly proficient with architectural principles, practices, and processes
  • Proficient with building planning, drawing standards, design, and program/construction management
  • Relevant transit project experience in stations or maintenance facilities for rail and buses
  • Proficient in building code, zoning, planning regulations, and other standards

Preferred qualifications:

  • San Francisco-based
  • CASp certification
  • 10+ years of applicable experience post-licensure
  • Master's degree in Architecture
  • Familiarity with NFPA 130
  • LEED AP accreditation
  • Experience with SpecLink and/or MasterSpec
  • Familiarity with MicroStation
  • Functioning experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, Twinmotion, and/or Enscape

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.

The expected salary range for this position is $170,000 - $213,000.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • CASp certification
  • Master's degree in Architecture
  • NFPA 130
  • LEED AP
  • SpecLink
  • MasterSpec
  • MicroStation
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Lumion
  • Twinmotion
  • Enscape

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/90960

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