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Job Description
This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Resident Engineer for our Baltimore 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. The Resident Engineer (RE) is the top project-level manager for each construction project assigned to their supervision. As such, the Resident Engineer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Your Impact:
- General organization and supervision of construction projects of varying size and complexity leading up to, during, and after the construction phase, duties including but not limited to: Coordination of Work with various impacted entities
- Coordination of Administration resources in pursuit of project completion (Safety, QA, Insurance Inspections, etc.)
- Oversight and Review of Contractor Performance
- Enforcement of contract documents in keeping with good construction and business practices and the regulations and codes of other interested local, state, and federal agencies where applicable.
- Review and interpretation of documents such as Drawings, Specifications, Submittals, RFI’s, Change Orders, etc.
- Project Reporting to the Administration and other interested local, state, and federal agencies as required.
- Cost Control measures including but not limited to price negotiation.
- Loss Prevention techniques
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- General supervision over the creation of project records and documentation
- Preside at meetings at various stages and intervals before, during, and after the construction phase
- Responsibility for means and methods employed by Contractor on site.
- Responsibility for all project-related charges levied by themselves and subordinate staff.
- Responsibility for the consistent delivery of on-time quality results within budget parameters.
- Responsible for the timely review and execution of all progress, semifinal, and final payments associated with their assigned project(s).
- Review Contractor claims, change orders, and time extension requests.
- Supervision of subordinate project staff
- Review of Project Record related deliverables, most notably Inspector’s Daily Reports (IDRs).
- Personnel action, including hiring, review, conflict resolution, and termination.
- Identification and pursuit of training opportunities that would in their estimation serve to benefit the personal and career growth of subordinate staff.
- Implement, review, modify, and maintain project-level management policies and procedures that promote project-level staff efficiency and effectiveness. Assist as requested in the performance of Constructability Reviews of upcoming projects expected to fall within their purview.
Who You Are MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree from a nationally accredited college or university in any of the following areas of study: Construction Management, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Environmental, or Systems disciplines), Business Management, Logistics, Information Technology, or similar course of study.
- 3-5 years continuous Construction Management experience performing the duties of a Senior Civil Inspector (CI-III), Office Engineer (OE), or equivalent.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at a time, as well as manage project staff (OE, inspectors).
- Strong technical knowledge of typical construction methods and procedures including cost-control measures and loss prevention techniques.
- Strong background of demonstrated ability in conflict resolution, negotiation, and interviewing techniques.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong background in the interpretation and review of construction drawings, specifications, schedules, etc.
- Intermediate computer skills, including functional familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, valid and maintained current.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
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About 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.