This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for our Houston, TX office . This role will be part of our Construction Management team and will oversee vertical construction projects within the concourse and terminal areas. This role will support both new construction and renovation efforts, ensuring all work aligns with project specifications, regulatory standards, and stakeholder expectations. .
Your Impact
Manage and oversee all phases of vertical construction within concourse and terminal areas, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, and regulatory standards
Coordinate daily activities with contractors and a broad range of stakeholders, including the ABIA executive team, Airlines, Operations, and Environmental teams
Review and evaluate contractor schedules, monitor progress, and identify potential risks or delays
Support the change management process by assessing proposed changes and facilitating necessary approvals
Navigate and interpret design documents, technical specifications, and contract requirements with accuracy and confidence
Ensure construction activities meet minimum code requirements and quality standards
Communicate effectively across teams to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum
Participate in project meetings and contribute to decision-making and issue resolution
Provide field oversight and documentation, including daily inspection reports and tracking of deficiencies
Strong communication skills
Collaborate with inspectors and project managers to verify installed quantities and support pay application reviews
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
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
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Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the construction industry
Solid understanding of current environmental codes and regulatory requirements applicable to airport-related construction.
Demonstrated aviation-related construction experience, including work on or around airport terminals and improvement projects
Well-versed in all phases of vertical building construction, familiar with minimum code requirement
Ability to successfully pass a TSA criminal background check
Capable of navigating design documents and contract specifications
Strong understanding of environmental codes and regulatory requirements relevant to airport construction
Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and SharePoint
Familiarity with building codes and standards, and ability to interpret design documents and contract specifications
Valid Driver's License
Available for occasional night-time work as required by project schedules or operational needs
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred
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.
