Job Details

Overview

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This opportunity is a full-time position with potential to work out of any of our US WSP offices, including Tempe/Phoenix, AZ; San Diego, CA; San Jose, CA; or Las Vegas, NV. The successful candidate will have experience providing construction and technical direction on building/facilities construction related projects. Our ideal candidate will have experience in construction oversight of small to medium, multi-discipline projects from assignment to commissioning, close-out, and turnover to client.

Your Impact

• Supporting the Project Manager in tendering works, bid reviews and bid analysis.
• Managing construction projects upon award of contracts.
• Contractor coordination.
• Budget monitoring & schedule monitoring with adherence to cost and delivery contractual commitments.
• Construction monitoring and thorough documentation of project delivering a weekly report on project status.
• Maintaining a weekly construction log in a terse, professional format.
• Record and document significant verbal, telephone, and media messaging.
• Quality control, documentation and resolution of poor-quality fabrication, installation or materials by general contractors, trade disciplines, and suppliers.
• Change order control, including detailed knowledge of change and contractual requirements.
• Job safety, monitoring, and compliance with WSP and USPS's safety, health and environmental (SH&E) requirements.
• Project start-up meetings and documentation and attendance in meetings including safety program.
• Manage and assist in responding to RFI's, material and equipment submittals and shop drawings.
• Interface with client as required or defined for program.
• Project turnover of documentation, including as-built drawings, training manuals, OEM installation/operation & maintenance manuals.
• Equipment and systems testing and commissioning.
• Field assignments are local and regional depending on technical capabilities and travel; overnight travel is estimated to be up to 100%.
• Implementation of standards in compliance with USPS/WSP program requirements and guidance from Sr. construction managers in planning, execution, and delivery of similar project requirements.
• Possess knowledge of construction processes and demonstrate construction management skills in integration/coordination of project elements.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards and contract requirements.
• Clear and precise record keeping meeting contract and regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with all USPS/WSP environmental, health and safety requirements.
• Types of buildings include offices, light industrial facilities, maintenance facilities.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or relevant.
• Experience working with outside 3rd party vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience and demonstrated success with construction management or related disciplines.
• Ability to self-motivate with an entrepreneurial spirit. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, MS Project. Familiar with Blue-Beam, AutoCAD, and project management software such as Procore a plus, but not required (candidate must be willing to learn software as applicable).
• Experience working with direct and indirect resources, minimum of 5+ years acting in a construction management capacity or supervisory role on light industrial or commercial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of environmental, safety and health regulatory compliance. Negotiation and construction management experience/skills.
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with technical disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, floor plans, shop drawings, specifications, and schedules as they relate to architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC equipment, & building structures.

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to stoop, sit, stand, or be on their feet for extended periods of time and be able to handle standard field-testing equipment.
• Must have the ability to work in varying environments (office, and field settings) and be willing to travel.
• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.

Benefits and Compensation

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation or other personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation: Expected Salary: $86,100 - $141,350. WSP USA reserves the right to adjust the offered compensation based on education, experience, and location.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in 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.

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 will become the property of WSP.

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