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Track Construction Specialist

WSP in the U.S.
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a technical lead for Track Construction Specialist for the New Y0rk City region. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives.

Your Impact

  • Manage and coordinate all construction Right‑of‑Way activities, including railroad track, civil, and structural elements, throughout the design and construction phases of major transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Ensure the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by Contractor.
  • Exercise sound judgment and take timely action to remove obstacles, resolve issues, and maintain momentum toward on‑schedule project completion.
  • Identify and correct design and construction deficiencies early in the process to prevent rework, reduce risk, and ensure alignment with project objectives
  • Review daily field inspector reports to verify compliance with contractual requirements and ensure accuracy for commercial documentation.
  • Proactively monitor construction progress, identify performance issues, and collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to develop and implement solutions.
  • Make decisions on phasing and scheduling projects. Prepare and/or direct preparation of schedules for planning and construction. Monitor schedules and take appropriate actions to ensure that project is completed on schedule.
  • Review design and work plans for compliance with contract, and provide input on constructability concerns and improvement
  • Assess design and work plans for adherence to contract obligations, offering expert guidance on constructability risks, opportunities, and improvement strategies. Work with Quality team on identifying issues and monitoring close out of quality items and documentation
  • Ensure close out of commissioning and acceptance documentation to ensure acceptance from stakeholders prior to entry into service and final acceptance
  • Work with the contractor and other Project Management Team members regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals and other technical matters as required to enforce compliance with project contract documents, codes, policies and procedures. Develop or review construction cost estimates.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
  • 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.


Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
  • 10 years’ experience in Rail Construction
  • Good written and verbal communications skills and understanding of the English language.
  • Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications;
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.


Preferred Qualifications

  • OSHA 30 Hour Certification.


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.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.

Salary : $97,100 - $198,200

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