Senior Project Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Project Engineer for our Baltimore office, supporting our client in Laurel, MD. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

Job Duties:

• Leads a team managing complex planning and design of pipeline projects such as
  development of plans for water/sewer replacement/rehabilitation projects, sewer rehabilitation
  projects associated with the requirements of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Consent
  Decree
• Responsible for overseeing compliance with the requirements of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow
  (SSO) Consent Decree and assuring that reporting requirements are met
• Prepares detailed plans and specifications for water/sewer replacement/rehabilitation projects
• Consults and works with team members from other internal departments in the administration
  of consultant and architect/engineer (A/E) and construction contracts
• Develops plans for pipeline rehabilitation projects
• Supervises and participates in project design
• Prepares and/or supervises preparation of detailed plans and specifications
• Supervises the designing of a variety of water and sewer rehabilitation projects
• Prepares or supervises preparations of bid-ready specifications for use in purchasing,
  engineering and construction
• Serves as the Commission project representative equivalent to consultant's or contractor's
  Project Manager
• Reviews Commission standards and specifications for adequacy and clarity
• Oversees the work of design consultants, Associate Project Managers, Contract Managers
  and other support staff both on specific project assignments and in general monitoring and
  tutorial roles
• Consults with and advises management regarding problems encountered during construction
  of projects
• Attends final inspections and recommends acceptance or rejection of completed work
• Prepares contract change orders and time extensions
• Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for contractors and vendors;
• Prepares periodic comprehensive reports of activities
• Prepares and/or monitors project schedules using CPM, Bar Chart or other methods.
• Oversees the work of Associate Project Managers and support staff both on specific project
  assignments and in general mentoring and tutorial roles.
• Assists in the development of the Capital Improvement Program as well as Group and other
  budgets
• Assists Lead Project Managers on larger projects
• Participates in the planning of WSSC's multi-year Consent Decree Program and Utility Master
  Plan
• May function as the Unit Coordinator in their absence
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Sanitary or Environmental Engineering
• 3 years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of project management, and associated organizational management systems;
• Ability to organize and lead cross functional project teams
• Ability to interpret construction plans
• Ability to use good operational and engineering judgment
• Ability to work under limited supervision and be a self-starter
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, contractors, other stake holders
• Ability to review and prepare written reports and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain project team focus and effective structure including the development of a strategic project management plan encompassing schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources and stakeholder elements
• Must possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively interact with stake holders such as residents, elected officials, county agencies, and internal staff
• Demonstrated team building, group leadership, project management and oral and written communication skills.
• Completion of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland.