Resident Engineer

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Resident Engineer for delivering Construction Services on Infrastructure Projects in our Client's New Jersey Marine Terminals - office.

Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Provide assistance to PANYNJ Chief and Deputy Chief of Construction, and under the direct supervision of the Engineer of Construction (EOC) / or designee as directed
• Primarily supervising staff and managing the day-to-day activities and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of contractor activities at the New Jersey Marine Terminals.
• The Resident Engineer will act as the construction manager for Stage IV construction and oversee the schedule and budget in adherence to the contracted scope for all construction projects assigned to the facility under his / her supervision.
• Managing the day-to-day contractor activities will include coordination with Facility Operations, monitoring construction inspections, and performing contract administration procedures to assure that construction is completed within budget and the contractual schedule, and that construction is performed safely and in accordance with all approved documents.
• Supervising a staff of Engineers, Inspectors and Administrators who assure the overall quality of the installed product.
• Monitoring contractor adherence to plans, specifications and approved shop drawings; assuring construction methods are properly coordinated with Facility Operations and are performed safely;

administering contracts within PA standards, investigating construction problems and determining the need for extra work.

• Representing the Engineer of Construction during their absence in facilitating office correspondence, including, but not limited to, contract changes, approving contractors' work and verifying payment applications, reviewing daily narratives and special inspection reports, and other contract requirements as needed.
• As the Stage IV Construction Manager, responsible for overall construction schedule and Stage IV staff and construction budget expenditures including approval of payments to contractors, the negotiation of change orders and the settlement of potential contractor claims.
• Reporting regularly on construction project status to the Engineer of Construction and Executive staff members, as requested.
• Following and enforcing Construction Management Division's administrative procedures and policies.
• Mentoring and training staff to successfully achieve Engineering Department's business objectives.
• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Must have at least ten (10) years of Construction Management experience, including three (3) years' experience as an Assistant Resident Engineer or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing a staff of Engineers and Construction professionals.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must possess OSHA 30.
• Ability to obtain TWIC card.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills as evidenced from experience in managing and settling contractor disputes.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel
• Familiarity with Primavera and Expedition / Contract Manager
• Proven ability to adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• This hire will be contingent upon client selection and successful background check.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug / alcohol and harassment policies.
• This role is subject to a client mandated drug / alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug / alcohol tests.

A copy of the client mandated drug / alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and implementation of Construction Management strategies, processes and procedures; especially in rail and tunnel work along with building construction, and electrical / electronic systems work.
• Registered Professional Engineer or registered Architect in New York or New Jersey and / or Certified Construction Manager certification (CCM) is desired.
• Experience of monitoring actual expenditures and schedules against budgets and forecasts.
• Experience supervising and coordinating Port Authority construction projects at active facilities.

WSP Benefits :

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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) : $97,100 - $198,200

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.

WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and / or federal law.

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About Us

About WSP

WSP 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.com

WSP 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.