WSP

Resident Engineer - Construction Management

WSP • $90K — $120K *
Columbia, MD 21044In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 7-10 years of experience in project/construction management
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with Design and Construction principles
  • Responsible decision-making regarding company resources and adherence to WSP policies

Responsibilities

  • Provide full-time, on-site oversight of construction activities
  • Act as the on-site client representative for contract administration
  • Interpret and enforce plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements
  • Review contractor schedules, identify risks, and coordinate actions
  • Analyze contractor pay applications and submittals for client approval
  • Manage quality assurance activities and ensure compliance
  • Maintain daily communication with project representatives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse construction projects
  • Collaborative work environment within a growing organization
  • Involvement in industry-leading projects
  • Comprehensive safety culture and training programs
  • Access to professional development and career growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Resident Engineer for our Columbia, MD office. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team in Baltimore, MD, and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact

Job Responsibilities:

Construction Oversight & Contract Administration
  • Provide full-time, on-site oversight of all construction activities, including excavation, foundation, structural concrete, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and site work.
  • Act as the client's authorized on-site representative for administration of the construction contract.
  • Interpret and enforce contract plans, specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements.
  • Chair construction progress meetings with contractors and client staff; prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
    Schedule, Cost & Change Management
  • Review and monitor the Contractor's baseline schedule and periodic updates; identify risks and coordinate corrective actions with the client.
  • Review and verify contractor pay applications, quantities, and supporting documentation prior to client approval.
  • Review submittals, RFIs, field changes, and change order proposals; provide technical evaluations and written recommendations to the client.
  • Maintain accurate project records, including review of inspector's daily reports, quantity tracking, correspondence, and photo documentation.
    Quality Assurance & Oversight
  • Manage inspection to oversee activities to ensure work conforms to approved plans, specifications, and quality control requirements.
  • Coordinate review of submittals and shop drawings with the design engineer of record and Client.
  • Manage quality control/assurance testing staff for field testing.
  • Coordinate Client and third-party inspections of partial and as-built deliverables, including commissioning of civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and control systems.
  • Develop punch lists and support project closeout, final inspections, and acceptance.
    Safety & Regulatory Compliance
  • Monitor contractor compliance with approved Safety and Health Plans, site-specific safety plans, and OSHA requirements.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and immediately address unsafe conditions.
  • Confirm WSP personnel and subcontractors are maintaining safety training and related certifications without lapses.
  • Ensure compliance with construction and environmental permits, and applicable regulations of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including the Client, Local, State, and Federal agencies.
    Coordination & Communication
  • Maintain daily coordination with the client and project representatives.
  • Interface with design engineers, inspectors, utilities, and regulatory agencies as required.
  • Provide regular written and verbal status updates to the client addressing progress, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
  • 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.
Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 7-10 years of experience project/construction management of railroads, transit, stations, highway, bridges, buildings, and maintenance facilities
  • Strong oral and written skills
  • Familiarity with the practices and principles of Design and Construction
  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Direct experience serving in an Office Engineer, Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or similar lead role.
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing and risk management.
  • Proven experience with construction contract administration, pay applications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
  • Strong knowledge of construction contract administration, scheduling, cost control, and change management.
  • Proficiency with standard construction documentation and reporting tools (Microsoft Office, Primavera 6, Procore).
  • Safety training (roadway, highway, OSHA 10-hour, etc.)

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
* Ladders Estimates

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