Jobs in Tempe, United States

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Construction Manager with the potential to work out of any of WSP’s US offices, including Tempe/Phoenix, AZ; San Diego, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Chicago, IL; or Detroit, MI. The successful candidate will have experience providing construction and technical direction on building/facilities construction related projects. Our ideal candidate will have experience in construction oversight of small to medium, multi-discipline projects from the time of assignment to commissioning, close-out, and turnover to client.

• Supporting the Project Manager in tendering works, bid reviews and bid analysis.

• Managing construction projects upon award of contracts.

• Contractor coordination.

• Budget monitoring & schedule monitoring with adherence to cost and delivery contractual commitments.

• Construction monitoring and thorough documentation of project delivering a weekly report on project status.

• Maintaining a weekly construction log in a terse, professional format.

• Record and document significant verbal, telephone, and media messaging.

• Quality control, documentation and resolution of poor-quality fabrication, installation or materials by general contractors, trade disciplines, and suppliers.

• Change order control, including detailed knowledge of change and contractual requirements.

• Job safety, monitoring, and compliance with WSP and USPS’s safety, health and environmental (SH&E) requirements.

• Project start-up meetings and documentation and attendance in meetings including safety program.

• Manage and assist in responding to RFI’s, material and equipment submittals and shop drawings.

• Interface with client as required or defined for program.

• Project turnover of documentation, to include but not limited to; as-built drawings, training manuals, OEM installation/ operation & maintenance manuals.

• Equipment and systems testing and commissioning.

• Field assignments are local and regional depending on technical capabilities and desire to travel. Overnight travel is estimated to be up to 100%.

• Implementation of standards in compliance with USPS/WSP program requirements and seeks guidance and direction from Sr. construction managers in the planning, execution, and delivery of similar project requirements.

• Possess knowledge of construction processes.

• Demonstrate construction management skills in the management of integration/coordination of project elements, scope management, time management, cost management, quality assurance, managing changes in priorities and communication management in the generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and ultimate disposition of project information.

• Ensure that projects are successfully completed on schedule, within the approved budget and in accordance with applicable quality standards and contract requirements.

• Clear and precise record keeping meeting contract requirements and regulatory requirements.

• Compliance with all USPS/WSP applicable Environmental, Health and Safety requirements in the performance of the projects.

• Types of buildings worked with include, but are not limited to offices, light industrial facilities, maintenance facilities.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

• Experience working with outside 3rd party vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience and demonstrated success with construction management or related disciplines.

• Ability to self-motivate with an entrepreneurial spirit. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, MS Project. Familiar with Blue-Beam, AutoCAD, and project management software such as Procore a plus, but not required (candidate must be willing to learn software as applicable).

• Experience working with direct and indirect resources, minimum of 5+ years acting in a construction management capacity or supervisory role on light industrial or commercial projects.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of environmental, safety and health regulatory compliance. Negotiation and construction management experience/skills.

• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working with technical disciplines.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, floor plans, shop drawings, specifications, and schedules as they relate to architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC equipment, & building structures.

• Must have the ability to stoop, sit, stand, or be on their feet for extended periods of time and be able to handle standard field-testing equipment.

• Must have the ability to work in varying environments (office, and field settings) and be willing to travel.

• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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 Salary: $98,300 - $164,450

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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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.