Local Business Leader - Property & Buildings

Local Business Line Lead – Property & Buildings We are seeking a local business line lead for our Property & Buildings team in Kansas City, MO. In this high‑impact leadership role, you’ll be responsible for the growth of our P&B team in the local market with a focus on complex market sectors such as healthcare, commercial, mission‑critical, industrial, higher education, and science and technology. Role Overview As the office lead you will manage the local strategic plan, be responsible for project and office financial performance, drive technical excellence, lead multidisciplinary design teams, manage complex projects, and champion client relationships. You’ll also play a pivotal role in developing our people and shaping the future of our office and practice, with significant involvement in the strategic plan to grow the practice and increase project management and business development activities. Responsibilities Clients Drive the performance of the business and strategically grow market share. Build and sustain trusted client relationships; serve as the 'face of the company' locally and regionally. Represent the firm through regular involvement in client and industry events and associations to promote intelligence gathering and pipeline development. Lead client meetings, present technical solutions, and develop project scopes and proposals. Identify opportunities for practice growth and differentiation; represent the firm at industry events and professional organizations. People & Culture Work with the Regional Business Line Leader to attract the best industry talent by fostering a collaborative work environment, valuing inclusion and diversity, and inviting broad, creative thinking. Emphasize employee training and development to create a unique work experience. Inspire, motivate, and promote WSP to clients and communities to ensure strong employee engagement and morale. Support programs such as Safety, Sustainability, and Ethics & Compliance. Operational Excellence Optimize the client and employee experience through regular reviews while embracing process improvement. Focus on innovation and collaboration while maintaining and improving quality. Develop local growth, forecast, and business development strategy in collaboration with District, Region, and National Business Line Leaders. Resolve conflict and other internal/external issues that may arise in the office, amongst WSP’s client base, or on projects. Collaborate with regional, district leaders and other area leaders to strategically drive business, assess and suggest improvements for project performance, oversee overhead expenditures, and focus on KPIs such as Sales, Funding, EBITDA, Staff Hiring and Retention, DSO, Utilization, Backlog, Inclusion & Diversity, and Guiding Principles. Expertise Leverage broad technical experience to enhance current and new service offerings. Foster the development of new and emerging innovations to remain trusted thought leaders in the industry. Advance the region’s strategic direction in the area of responsibility for sustained and continued growth within the context of the strategic plan. Encourage, support, and promote the technical and professional development of local WSP staff. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural Engineering or Architecture; PE or RA license preferred. 15+ years of experience in design, including leadership roles. Proven track record in business development and client engagement within the property and buildings sector. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications LEED AP Certification. 10+ years of Project Management experience. Experience in Quality Assurance reviews and maintaining a high level of quality deliverables to clients. Location & Work Arrangement This position is based in the Kansas City metro area. We offer a flexible, hybrid work arrangement; in‑office presence is expected to support collaboration, client engagement, and team leadership. Candidates must reside in or relocate to the Kansas City area; this is not a fully remote position. Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $184,600 - $309,650 Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and other personal reasons. Equal Opportunity WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr WSP in the U.S.