Construction Manager

Construction Manager

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager with expertise in managing construction of water distribution systems & treatment facilities and wastewater collection systems, pump stations and treatment facilities for our Columbia, MD Office.

The candidate will serve as a Construction Manager to support our Construction management and Inspection services related to Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Overseeing the construction management team consisting of inspectors, document control personnel, safety professionals and schedulers, and manage the document control process using Primavera Contract Manager.
• Performing staging and logistics planning.
• Managing contract administration activities and the preparation of Construction Progress Reports to document progress and to identify key issues that need to be addressed by the client team.
• Performing constructability reviews and value engineering analyses.
• Evaluating and reviewing contractor schedules and pay applications and making recommendations to the client.
• Evaluating the merits of contractor issued change orders and claims and making recommendations to the client.
• Coordinating with different departments within an individual client's organization as well as with third party utilities and outside stakeholders.
• Acting as the Owner's agent with regards to the construction process.
• Understanding, evaluating and solving construction related field issues.
• Assisting in the RFI, submittal, and change order review process and reviewing of the contractor's work schedule and schedule implementation.
• Assisting in negotiating sub consultant participation in contracts.
• Negotiating task orders and developing cost proposals for clients.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related technical field or equivalent

1-3 years' experience in construction management of water treatment facilities and wastewater collection systems, pump stations and treatment facilities.

Knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods

Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards

Understanding of all facets of the construction process

Familiarity with the use of a variety of project control systems such as Contract Manager, P6, MS Project, SharePoint.

Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

Excellent oral, written and presentation skills

An advanced degree and Professional Certification is desirable

WSP Benefits :

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to 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 purposes of bereavement, voting, and / or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation :

Expected Salary (all locations) : $81,100-$93,600 / year