Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Coordinator with construction management experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have solid construction management experience, leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and ability to work with a group of experienced professionals.

The Senior Coordinator Construction will be responsible for assisting the Project Manager with coordination and control of construction projects from award to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring that the client’s requirements regarding the functionality and standards are met, and that contract modifications are accurate and justified. You will also be responsible for ensuring that that the project is completed successfully. The Project Manager is responsible for dealing with any delays that may happen during the project, emergencies and/or unforeseen conditions that may occur. This position requires a minimum of 10 years of project management experience.

Your Impact

• Strong commitment to company’s safety and quality programs and ensure safety practices are adhered to on all projects.

• Regular coordination between Client Project Manager, Contractor, and WSP Project Team

• Project construction leadership and support for projects that involve general building and civil construction activities.

• Assisting with project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, contract administration, bid analysis, procurement activities, and verification of progress payments.

• Managing multiple construction projects at one time

• Coordinating and working with multi-disciplined staff throughout the U.S.

• Addressing change order requests, and requests for information from contractor

• Overseeing construction projects, managing resources and coordinating design changes during the construction process.

• Ensuring projects are completed within established Design Standards.

• Ensuring projects are completed within schedule and budget; and develop contingency strategy if schedule or budget are not being met.

• Overseeing the selection of trade contractors and general contractors who are ideal for the completion of a project.

• Obtaining the necessary licenses or permits.

• Maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations.

• Some overnight travel required.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience

• Valid driver's license.

• Flexibility to work and travel outside normal business hours as required.

• Construction background desirable.

• Desire for continuous learning and ability to learn quickly on the job.

• Must be computer proficient with working knowledge of MS Excel and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering

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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.

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Specialist with construction management experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have solid construction management experience, leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and ability to work with a group of experienced professionals.

The Senior Specialist, Construction will be responsible for assisting the Project Manager with coordination and control of construction projects from award to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring that the client’s requirements regarding the functionality and standards are met, and that contract modifications are accurate and justified. You will also be responsible for ensuring that that the project is completed successfully. The Project Manager is responsible for dealing with any delays that may happen during the project, emergencies and/or unforeseen conditions that may occur. This position requires a minimum of 10 years of project management experience.

Your Impact

• Strong commitment to company’s safety and quality programs and ensure safety practices are adhered to on all projects.

• Regular coordination between Client Project Manager, Contractor, and WSP Project Team

• Project construction leadership and support for projects that involve general building and civil construction activities.

• Assisting with project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, contract administration, bid analysis, procurement activities, and verification of progress payments.

• Managing multiple construction projects at one time

• Coordinating and working with multi-disciplined staff throughout the U.S.

• Addressing change order requests, and requests for information from contractor

• Overseeing construction projects, managing resources and coordinating design changes during the construction process.

• Ensuring projects are completed within established Design Standards.

• Ensuring projects are completed within schedule and budget; and develop contingency strategy if schedule or budget are not being met.

• Overseeing the selection of trade contractors and general contractors who are ideal for the completion of a project.

• Obtaining the necessary licenses or permits.

• Maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations.

• Some overnight travel required.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience

• Valid driver's license.

• Flexibility to work and travel outside normal business hours as required.

• Desire for continuous learning and ability to learn quickly on the job.

• Must be computer proficient with working knowledge of MS Excel and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering

• Construction background desirable.

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