This Opportunity 

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Construction Project Manager for our Capital Area Project Management / Construction Management organization group, involved in projects with our PM/CM Rail Team, and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Your Impact:

Job Description:

• This position will serve as supervising Construction Project Manager responsible for construction administration and supervision of project staff performing project management, construction management, and construction engineering and inspection services . 
• Scheduling and managing subordinate staff for satisfactory project delivery, and ensuring compliance with client policies and procedures related to Construction Management, and Construction Engineering and Inspection. 
• Preparation of monthly estimates, final estimates, and written and oral communication with contractors, inspection personnel, utility companies and the general public to ensure compliance with contract plans, standards, and specifications. 
• Person will be responsible for maintaining WSP's positive working relationships with the projects' client and its' stakeholders including government and private entities. 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar engineering field from an accredited university.
• 10 years of related experience in major infrastructure construction projects either on transportation, complex bridge or railroad projects. 
• Professional Engineers license in the state of Maryland or the ability to obtain a license within one year of hire.
• Experience on CMAR or alternate delivery method projects a plus.
• Experience in managing work scope, budgets and schedules. 
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Valid Class E driver’s license to operate a company vehicle to perform the duties of the position. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• Proven ability in successful delivery of construction projects including final estimate, schedule, and as-builts.
• Read and understand all relevant construction contract documents to ensure all work performed is compliant.
• Ability to efficiently lead weekly progress meetings, assemble meeting minutes, compile comments, and distribute minutes.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations - and OSHA industry standards.
• Amtrak and Class 1 railroad experience preferred.
• Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the client specifications, standard drawings and policies
• Experience in performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval / denial of these issues using dispute management techniques.
• Experience in supervising subordinate employees including engineers and inspection staff.
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering alternative delivery contracts to clients

Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. 

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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