Lifecycle Asset Data Lead - Buildings

Job description

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A building’s story does not end at handover—and neither should the value of its data. As the Lifecycle Asset Data Lead - Buildings, you will shape WSP’s digital twin readiness and lifecycle data strategy for Property & Buildings, connecting the intelligence behind great design with the demands of long-term operational performance.

Reporting to the Digital Solutions Manager – Buildings, you will work with project delivery teams across Canada to build capabilities to ensure that the asset information WSP delivers to clients is structured, complete, accurate, controlled and usable for operations, maintenance and lifecycle decision-making. Digital twins, BIM and open data standards are the tools; operational, decision-ready asset information is the outcome.

This is a practitioner-led role. Receiving “AHU-01, Manufacturer X, Model Y” is not enough. You will be the person coaching delivery teams to meet client requirements, ensuring the asset also carries its location, system and parent/child relationships, classification, serial number, commissioning date, warranty, criticality, maintenance strategy, documents, replacement value, expected life and condition, and whether those fields are structured consistently enough to support the client’s CMMS/EAM, lifecycle planning and reporting.

Bring a new dimension to major building programs: help turn project information into the intelligence that powers living, evolving assets.

Your Impact

- Shape WSP’s digital twin readiness and lifecycle data roadmap for Property & Buildings, bridging design intelligence and operational needs

- Build capability across WSP through training, upskilling and mentorship, embedding lifecycle thinking into everyday project delivery

- Act as an advisor to building owners, facility managers and operations teams on asset data strategy; bridging knowledge of engineering, asset management and facility operations; and translating implications into value, leaner operations and reduced risk

- Define asset information requirements, handover specifications and acceptance criteria for client projects, aligned to ISO 19650 and to each client’s asset management objectives under ISO 55001

- Develop asset hierarchies, functional location structures, classification mappings and data dictionaries aligned to the client’s CMMS/EAM or IWMS

- Advise delivery teams on the transformation of design-phase models into structured, asset-rich data environments ready for operational systems through data cleansing, migration, reconciliation and QA/QC workstreams

- Review and validate contractor and BIM deliverables (COBie, IFC, model data and documents) against client project requirements, and reject data that does not meet them

- Establish integration pathways between BIM data and operational platforms (IWMS, CMMS/EAM, BMS/BAS and IoT) through APIs, ETL processes and data mapping

The Skills That Set You Apart • 8-12 years of relevant experience including at least 3 years expertise in asset data management, lifecycle information frameworks, and digital twin maturity models • Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, drive cross-functional collaboration, and challenge designers, contractors and system vendors when data does not meet requirements. • Strong knowledge of data standards and frameworks including COBie, IFC, UniFormat, OmniClass, and ISO 19650 • Working understanding of operational technologies such as IWMS (e.g., Planon), CMMS (e.g., IBM Maximo), and BMS platforms • Experience connecting design data to operations systems through APIs, ETL processes, and data integration architectures • Fluency in BIM platforms such as Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud, with an understanding of downstream data impacts • Strong communication skills, translating complex technical concepts into clear client value narratives and guidance for delivery teams Why Choose WSP? Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home. • Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026. • A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach. • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours. • Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. #WeAreWSP Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – 162,800 MB & ON: $112,100 – 154,400 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: 111,000 – 147,400 Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Call to Action Shape the Future of Digital Buildings Ready to redefine how building data creates value—from concept to operations and beyond? Bring your expertise in asset data and digital twins to a role where you’ll influence strategy, lead transformation, and deliver impact at scale. At WSP, you won’t just follow the evolution of smart buildings—you’ll help define it.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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