Construction Manager/Leader

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Construction Manager/Leader for our Portland, OR office.  Be involved in projects with our Program Management/Construction Management (PMCM) Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Must be knowledgeable of various client construction specifications and contract management.
• Supervise, develop and train field staff and other construction support staff assigned to a project. 
• Supervise and conduct the inspection and review of work in accordance with applicable codes and standards included in the project drawings and specifications 
• Responsible for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects.
• Verify and review project documentation for acceptance including pay applications, change orders, submittals, shop drawings, cost reduction proposals, traffic control modifications, and others.  
• Act as the primary point of contact between the client, engineering team, and contractors.
• Manage the construction management team, including sub-consultants where applicable.
• Review and make recommendations for contractors' project schedules and non-conforming work
• Attends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractors
• Meeting with prospective clients to learn about future CM pursuit opportunities
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

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Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering-related field experience
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience) on transportation and construction projects.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role on a transportation or construction project
• Demonstrated ability to read and completely understand contract documents 
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies 
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BNSF coordination
• Understanding of ODOT Standard Specifications and effective enforcement skills of same
• Possess ODOT Inspector credentials or ability to secure in 3 months.