This Opportunity

WSP USA is initiating a search for a Project Officer/Construction Manager in New York City (all 5 boroughs) supporting our client, School Construction Authority (SCA).

Your Impact

• Provide the administration and coordination of activities for the design and construction of the more complex and/or highly visible construction and modernization projects under the guidance of a senior level SCA Project Officer.
• Ensure the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, etc.
• Make decisions and take action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process.
• Correct mistakes and errors in design and construction before they can be extensively incorporated into the project or as early in the construction process as possible.
• Responsibilities are varied and include coordinative problem solving and managerial functions of these projects.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Make decisions on phasing and scheduling of projects. Prepare and/or direct preparation of schedules for planning, design and construction. Monitor schedules and take appropriate actions to ensure that project is completed on schedule and within approved cost limitations.
• Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel and Senior Project Officers on project issues; routinely interact with SCA senior managers on such matters.
• Participate in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies; review and make recommendations on SCA-wide procedures and policies.
• Provide guidance and advice to lower-level Project Officers.
• Resolve issues and problems raised in field reports made by architects and construction management staff.
• Work with architect/engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals and other technical matters as required to enforce compliance with project contract documents, codes, policies and procedures resulting in a structurally sound, code compliant and aesthetic facility.
• Issue field memoranda or directives to contractors to enforce contract compliance. Advise senior management regarding the necessity for the assessment of liquidated damages and other contractual enforcement mechanisms, including default.
• Use independent judgment to make on-site change order decisions and have the authority to negotiate with contractors and commit the SCA's resources on such change orders.
• Review contractors claims or disputed work and advise senior management as to appropriate action.
• Compile contract and project documentation necessary for adjudicating or denying such claims.
• Visit various job sites as required in the performance of the above duties.
• Perform other related tasks as may be required by the SCA.
• Provide afterhours coverage for emergency coordination as needed.
• Provide weekend coverage as needed.

Travel throughout New York City is required; a vehicle will be necessary with a valid driver’s license.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5-7 years of full time, progressively responsible work as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields; two (2) years must involve managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the SCA.
• A driver's license valid in New York State.
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• P.E. License
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering
• CEI or IAEI Electrical Inspection Certificate

Compensation and Benefits:

WSP provides 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.

Expected Salary: $74,200 - $146,900

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, 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.

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.