Resident Engineer - Construction Management

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Resident Engineer for our Columbia, MD office. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team in Baltimore, MD, and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

Job Responsibilities:

Construction Oversight & Contract Administration

* Provide full-time, on-site oversight of all construction activities, including excavation, foundation, structural concrete, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and site work.

* Act as the client's authorized on-site representative for administration of the construction contract.

* Interpret and enforce contract plans, specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements.

* Chair construction progress meetings with contractors and client staff; prepare and distribute meeting minutes.

Schedule, Cost & Change Management

* Review and monitor the Contractor's baseline schedule and periodic updates; identify risks and coordinate corrective actions with the client.

* Review and verify contractor pay applications, quantities, and supporting documentation prior to client approval.

* Review submittals, RFIs, field changes, and change order proposals; provide technical evaluations and written recommendations to the client.

* Maintain accurate project records, including review of inspector's daily reports, quantity tracking, correspondence, and photo documentation.

Quality Assurance & Oversight

* Manage inspection to oversee activities to ensure work conforms to approved plans, specifications, and quality control requirements.

* Coordinate review of submittals and shop drawings with the design engineer of record and Client.

* Manage quality control/assurance testing staff for field testing.

* Coordinate Client and third-party inspections of partial and as-built deliverables, including commissioning of civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and control systems.

* Develop punch lists and support project closeout, final inspections, and acceptance.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

* Monitor contractor compliance with approved Safety and Health Plans, site-specific safety plans, and OSHA requirements.

* Promote a strong safety culture and immediately address unsafe conditions.

* Confirm WSP personnel and subcontractors are maintaining safety training and related certifications without lapses.

* Ensure compliance with construction and environmental permits, and applicable regulations of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including the Client, Local, State, and Federal agencies.

Coordination & Communication

* Maintain daily coordination with the client and project representatives.

* Interface with design engineers, inspectors, utilities, and regulatory agencies as required.

* Provide regular written and verbal status updates to the client addressing progress, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.

* 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.

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field or equivalent experience

* 7-10 years of experience project/construction management of railroads, transit, stations, highway, bridges, buildings, and maintenance facilities

* Strong oral and written skills

* Familiarity with the practices and principles of Design and Construction

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications

* Direct experience serving in an Office Engineer, Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or similar lead role.

* Strong understanding of construction sequencing and risk management.

* Proven experience with construction contract administration, pay applications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.

* Strong knowledge of construction contract administration, scheduling, cost control, and change management.

* Proficiency with standard construction documentation and reporting tools (Microsoft Office, Primavera 6, Procore).

* Safety training (roadway, highway, OSHA 10-hour, etc.)