Technical Director, Information Modelling

Technical Director, Information Modeling

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Technical Director, Information Modeling. This position will be hybrid based out of Orlando, FL.

Provides leadership within a sector of the organization to technical design and CADD support practices, subject matter, technical deliverables, and programs that are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry and company standards. Responsible for SME innovation and administration, ensuring corporate compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations, and providing pragmatic direction to address current and future project challenges in a rapidly‑changing and complex business climate.

• Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the drafting and design support discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector.
• Lead larger‑scale more complex drafting and design support 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 profitability and satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
• Responsible for the contribution and management of multi‑disciplinary project teams in all phases of the execution and delivery of drafting and design support responsibilities for assigned business sector production projects, as well as approval and sign‑off, and design and support resource planning.
• Assist with the preparation of an annual update to business tactical action plans within the specified area.
• Support the overall long‑term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of drafting and design support work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility, with a focus on opportunities in all disciplines (planning, design, strategic consulting, and program management).
• Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
• Ensure that drafting and design support discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition are developed and continuously improved.
• Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys to align the drafting and design support discipline’s function with business and project strategy, identifying and addressing any skill gaps or risks within the sector business operations.
• Schedule drafting and design support 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 drafting and design support discipline’s lead representatives/liaison to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry‑related groups, and various government and community entities.
• Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics.
• Develop a client base for providing high level drafting and design support services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross‑selling of other WSP capabilities.
• Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff.
• Remain current in latest drafting and design support practices, methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 12+ years of relevant post‑education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant drafting and design support industry practices, compliance regulations, record‑keeping requirements, and…