WSP is seeking a Lead Construction Project Manager to join a large-scale industrial manufacturing project as an Owner’s Representative near St. Louis, Missouri.

This full-time, onsite Construction Project Manager will support the client Project Director by helping plan, manage, and coordinate day-to-day activities on a large, fast-paced, three-year construction project from FEL-1 through commissioning and handover. This is a dynamic role and as such, responsibilities will evolve over time to support client needs.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Work and communicate in a team environment as an owner representative with multiple stakeholders.
• Support development and maintenance of the project execution plan, to include permitting, design, procurement, construction, and turnover activities.
• Lead and attend meetings to review status and logistics, actively solve challenges, and assist in positive collaboration and communication across the stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the WSP support staff, designer, general contractor, equipment vendors, utilities, regulatory agencies, consultants, and other construction and building specialists focused on safe quality construction meeting the overall schedule and budget for the project. 
• Demonstrate commitment to an injury-free environment through own actions onsite. Support Safety Managers, mentor others, participate in safety planning, and enforce site safety plan requirements.
• Document and track issues / shortcomings through to resolution and help communicate lessons learned.
• Organize site inspections to monitor progress and conformance to project drawings and specifications. 
• Recognize trends and recommend process improvements.
• Manage reviews to include contractor invoices, change proposals, and schedule updates. 
• Work with the project stakeholders to identify risk mitigations and schedule optimizations to proactively provide options and recommendations throughout execution. 
• Prepare and present daily and weekly reports summarizing project plans and status. 

Experience, Skills, Requirements

• 10 years of construction and project management leadership experience demonstrating abilities to coordinate and deliver large $100 million plus projects with positive results.
• Experience with large industrial manufacturing process and production equipment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage their time, while building positive working relationships with a diverse stakeholder group. 
• Experience being responsible for project financial and schedule performance, reporting, and forecasting.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills. Ability to understand and discuss complex technical information effectively with both engineers and non-engineers.
• Ability to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment.
• Undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering, or related degree, or equivalent experience in a construction-related position.
• Certifications in project management, construction, quality assurance, or commissioning are desired (e.g., PMP, CCM, CDCAP, DCEP, ICC, CxA, NICET, ASHRAE, USACE CQM, etc.).
• OSHA 30 construction safety certification is desired. 
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be a US Citizen or National.