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WSP USA Experienced Engineer/ Construction Manager in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our Business
WSP is a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder Associates - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Experienced Engineer/ Construction Manager in our Marlton, New Jersey office on a full-time basis. The following office locations will also be considered: Philadelphia, PA, Lawrenceville, PA, Somerset, PA, Bristol, PA . This position provides an opportunity to join a fast-paced team that provides solutions on environmental site remediation projects.
Your Impact
• Engage in a team environment, working closely with project managers and co-workers to complete tasks and satisfy client needs.
• Safely perform work, both in the field and office, and operating vehicles on behalf of the company.
• Provide construction management of the contractor, which includes monitoring and documenting daily construction activities, preparing daily field reports, preparing weekly construction meeting agendas, running and minuting weekly construction meetings, and reviewing payment applications, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, and invoices.
• Providing weekly summaries of work performed, projections, and commercial updates to the client.
• Provide construction quality assurance oversight of contractor, which includes monitoring and documenting daily construction activities, preparing daily field reports, scheduling and coordinating CQA testing, observing activities are performed in accordance with scope of work and monitoring contractor compliance with their health and safety plan. Technical writing proficiency is a plus.
• Assist in the development of construction plans, including but not limited to bid documents, health and safety plans, and site management plans.
• Developing contract manuals, specifications, and reviewing drawing sets.
• Review documents during construction including submittals, change orders, and technical specifications.
• Provide coordination between multiple parties at-stake, including co-workers on the technical, engineering, and design teams, on-site teams, contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide internal cost analysis, contractor cost analysis, and associated projections/forecasting.
• Participate in range of field programs, including the collection, handling, and shipment of samples of various environmental media (e.g., groundwater, soil, sediment, soil vapor, indoor air) in compliance with State and Federal requirements
• Compile field and analytical data and communicate site conditions, observations, and activities.
• Handle equipment, including maintenance, calibration, and operation, in accordance with regulatory requirements; and ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds without assistance.
• Travel for out-of-town project opportunities.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, or environmental engineering, construction management, or closely related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the engineering, construction, environmental or technical sciences industries
• Strong attention to detail; accuracy is essential
• Understanding of the construction process and means and methods of construction contractors
• Demonstrate leadership and management of people
• Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Ability to coordinate and anticipate needs
• Ability to use a computer, including Microsoft Office (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Understanding of the importance of health & safety as a top priority and an enthusiasm to participate in WSP’s associated programs
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior engineering or construction management experience, internship, or co-operative education experience is a plus, but not required, and will partially dictate work assignments
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER is required for fieldwork, with preferential consideration for candidates with this training; however, it will be provided if needed
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training
• Submittal of a cover letter with your application is appreciated
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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.
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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.