Lead Construction Manager

This Opportunity 

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Part-Time Construction Manager for Irvine, CA office. Initially, this Construction Manager will provide onsite construction management services onsite for a groundwater treatment system expansion. The project is estimated to last approximately 3-4 months. 

The Construction Manager will perform contract administration, project scheduling reviews, general coordination, utility coordination, quality control, decision-making and supervision to ensure projects are completed within the stipulated design, time and allocated budget.  Supports coordination with project stakeholders and both the client and project manager for coordination with Fed/State/local government agencies as appropriate. Support cost estimates and projections/cash flow/estimate at completion for projects. Schedule and conduct design and construction progress meetings.  Coordinate activities with subconsultants to assure timely completion of all tasks.  Coordinates construction maintenance of traffic plans, utility shutdown requests, impact notices, disruption notices, contingency planning and other tasks as needed.  Compile and analyze technical data and prepare reports concerning project related activities.  

Your Impact

• Performs contract administration, document control, and project scheduling reviews.
• Coordinates with multiple personnel including designers, contractors and other stakeholders to insure projects are completed within the stipulated time and allocated budget.
• Coordination of daily aspects of the project with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures proper construction methods are utilized
• Provides information and responses to inquiries from contractors, clients, and other stakeholders
• Assists with evaluation of change order requests, requests for information, and other change issues
• Verify conformance to the projects quality control plan in accordance with quality assurance requirements
• Assist in maintaining project files for all required administrative items including, but not limited to, submittals, RFIs, payroll records, field changes and directives, general correspondence, and pay applications
• Ensures final project deliverables (As-Builts & O&M Manuals) meet client standards.
• Provides risk management feedback on all assigned projects prior to and during construction

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience
• Requires 7-10 years of related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience)
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Construction methods and practices of building design and construction
• 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:

• Background in construction management, architecture, or engineering fields.

WSP Benefits:  

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.  

Compensation:

Expected Hourly Rate: $56.74 - $96.40

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. 

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