This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Construction Management engineer for our Indianapolis, IN office. This candidate will be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
This role will work on transportation infrastructure construction projects. Responsibilities include:
Bring a "best practice" mindset with an eye to constant improvement and quality in delivery of work product including developing comprehensive quality plans and working with independent internal and client quality assurance teams
Perform marketing and networking activities to develop and maintain strong client relationships, expand work, assist with developing strategic teaming partners
Deliver medium to large INDOT construction projects as well as local infrastructure projects
This role may manage one or more construction/field engineers
Prepare inspection reports and review work in accordance with applicable codes and standards included in the project drawings and specifications
Assist with quality control of field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, and surveying on projects
Apply diversified knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices and independently make decisions on construction engineering problems
Review of shop drawings and specifications to assure proper installation of the items in the contract
Review reports, payroll certifications, and other labor documentation from the contractor.
Perform review of Contractor's schedules, Baseline and updates, in coordination with client requirements.
Develop and maintain team inspection standards at high quality level of delivery
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 civil engineering or relevant field; or equivalent experience/education combination
Minimum of 10+ years of construction project experience with specific, demonstrated Project Manager / Construction Engineer experience on large projects
Professional Engineer registration (PE)
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
Demonstrated team building and verbal/oral skills
Able to foster collaboration between technical and management teams working from other locations
Well-defined knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience
Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
Ability to travel for work when needed
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Valid state driver's license
Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with project time sets, estimating and constructability reviews
Experience leading large transportation construction projects
Civil infrastructure (roadway/bridge) construction and/or program management experience with medium to large size projects
Understanding of pursuit management and client relationship building
Experience with local, state, federal and transit organizations in the state of Indiana
Experience with eBuilder, AutoDesk Construction Cloud, AASHTOWare Projects, Bentley Infrastructure Cloud
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.
