Daniel Jurgens

Daniel Jurgens is the Major Projects Technical Director at WSP in New Zealand, based in Wellington. He has over 19 years of experience in digital project delivery, combining strong business acumen with leadership and effective communication skills. His career has included various roles focused on major infrastructure and building projects, emphasizing project collaboration, alliance procurement, and industry innovation through digital transformation.

Professional Background

• Current Position: Major Projects Technical Director at WSP in New Zealand (January 2024 - Present)

  • Responsibilities include leading and ensuring the successful digital delivery of large-scale infrastructure and construction projects.

• Previous Roles:

  • Head of Digital at WSP NZ (February 2022 - April 2024)
  • Digital Engineering Manager for the City Rail Link C7 contract (March 2018 - April 2019)
  • Global BIM Manager at Opus International Consultants (August 2015 - May 2018)
  • National BIM Manager at Cox Architecture (January 2011 - August 2015)

Daniel is also noted for his involvement in various initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and reducing waste in the construction industry, particularly through the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodologies.1