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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.)