Construction Manager
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Construction
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Civil Engineering -
Engineering
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Civil Engineering
Construction Manager
WSP is currently initiating a search for an experienced Construction Manager for our Columbia, MD office. Be involved in projects with our Program Management and Construction Management team in Charles County, MD and a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
The candidate will serve as a Construction Manager to support our Construction management and Inspection services related to Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Overseeing the construction management team consisting of inspectors, document control personnel, safety professionals and schedulers, and manage the document control process using Primavera Contract Manager.
- Performing staging and logistics planning.
- Managing contract administration activities and the preparation of Construction Progress Reports to document progress and to identify key issues that need to be addressed by the client team.
- Performing constructability reviews and value engineering analyses.
- Evaluating and reviewing contractor schedules and pay applications and making recommendations to the client.
- Evaluating the merits of contractor issued change orders and claims and making recommendations to the client.
- Coordinating with different departments within an individual client's organization as well as with third party utilities and outside stakeholders.
- Acting as the Owner's agent with regards to the construction process.
- Understanding, evaluating and solving construction related field issues.
- Assisting in the RFI, submittal, and change order review process and reviewing of the contractor's work schedule and schedule implementation.
- Assisting in negotiating sub consultant participation in contracts.
- Negotiating task orders and developing cost proposals for clients.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in construction management of water treatment facilities and wastewater collection systems, pump stations and treatment facilities.
- Knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
- Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
- Understanding of all facets of the construction process
- Familiarity with the use of a variety of project control systems such as Contract Manager, P6, MS Project, SharePoint.
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related technical field
- An advanced degree and Professional Certification are desirable
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 (all locations): $100,/year
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