This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Construction Project Manager for our Capital Area Project Management / Construction Management organization group, involved in projects with our PM/CM Rail Team, and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.Your Impact:Job Description:
This position will serve as supervising Construction Project Manager responsible for construction administration and supervision of project staff performing project management, construction management, and construction engineering and inspection services .
Scheduling and managing subordinate staff for satisfactory project delivery, and ensuring compliance with client policies and procedures related to Construction Management, and Construction Engineering and Inspection.
Preparation of monthly estimates, final estimates, and written and oral communication with contractors, inspection personnel, utility companies and the general public to ensure compliance with contract plans, standards, and specifications.
Person will be responsible for maintaining WSP's positive working relationships with the projects' client and its' stakeholders including government and private entities.
Who You AreMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar engineering field from an accredited university.
10 years of related experience in major infrastructure construction projects either on transportation, complex bridge or railroad projects.
Professional Engineers license in the state of Maryland or the ability to obtain a license within one year of hire.
Experience on CMAR or alternate delivery method projects a plus.
Experience in managing work scope, budgets and schedules.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Valid Class E driver’s license to operate a company vehicle to perform the duties of the position. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Proven ability in successful delivery of construction projects including final estimate, schedule, and as-builts.
Read and understand all relevant construction contract documents to ensure all work performed is compliant.
Ability to efficiently lead weekly progress meetings, assemble meeting minutes, compile comments, and distribute minutes.
Strong negotiation skills.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations - and OSHA industry standards.
Amtrak and Class 1 railroad experience preferred.
Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the client specifications, standard drawings and policies
Experience in performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval / denial of these issues using dispute management techniques.
Experience in supervising subordinate employees including engineers and inspection staff.
Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.
Proven track record of successfully delivering alternative delivery contracts to clients
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.Relocation assistance is not available for this position.#LI-MP1About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.