Resident Engineer - Construction Management at WSP

Columbia, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Construction Oversight, Contract Administration, Schedule Management, Cost Control, Change Management, Quality Assurance, Safety Compliance, OSHA Requirements, Project Record Maintenance, Technical Evaluation, Risk Management, Construction Sequencing, Primavera 6, Procore, Microsoft Office, Field Testing

Industry

Professional Services

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.)

Responsibilities

Provide full-time on-site oversight of construction activities and act as the client's authorized representative for contract administration. Manage project schedules, costs, quality assurance, and safety compliance to ensure work conforms to approved plans.