Project Manager

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Manager for our Indiana office. The following locations will also be considered: Chicago, IL . Be involved in projects with our Program Management/Construction Management 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
• Serves as the technical representative for the management and inspection of contractor construction activities, payments, processing and negotiation of claims and change orders
• Acts as the primary point of contact between the client, engineering team, and contractors.
• Manages the construction management team consisting of engineers, inspectors, project control, office engineers, project administrators, and sub-consultants.
• Review and make recommendations for contractors' project schedules and non-conforming work
• Analyze and negotiate contract change orders,
• Represents projects at meetings and conferences
• Apply diversified knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices and independently makes decision on significant construction engineering problems
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering-related field experience
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience) on transportation and construction projects
• Background in construction management, architecture, or engineering fields
• Excellent 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
• Experience with transit, commuter, and/or freight railroad construction
• Valid drivers license
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License
• Experience with overhead catenary systems, railroad bridge construction, and/or railroad signal system construction
• Experience with E-Builder, MS Office , MS Project and other PC software used on design and construction projects

Relocation assistance is available for this position.