Associate Project Manager

WSP is conducting a search for a Full‑Time Associate Project Manager who will work out of Chicago, IL;
Denver, CO;
Exton, PA;
Phoenix, AZ; or Tampa, FL.

The successful candidate will have experience managing a variety of projects, including repairs, modifications, light construction, and providing technical direction on building/facilities projects.

• Supporting the review of scopes of work, client requests, subcontractor bid reviews, and preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
• Managing projects upon award of task orders.
• Coordinating subcontractors, including preparation of quotes and requisition requests.
• Monitoring budgets and schedules while adhering to cost and delivery contractual commitments.
• Documenting project tasks and deliverables on a weekly basis.
• Maintaining a weekly project / task log in a professional template.
• Recording and documenting significant verbal, telephone, and media messaging.
• Quality control, documentation, and resolution of poor‑quality work, repair, installation, or materials selection by contractors, trade disciplines, and suppliers.
• Controlling change orders, including detailed knowledge of change and contractual requirements.
• Ensuring job safety, monitoring, and compliance with WSP and USPS SH&E requirements.
• Interface with client contacts as required.
• Preparing project deliverable packages and submittals.
• Providing overnight travel support to less than 10% of the time.
• Implementing standards in compliance with USPS/WSP program requirements.
• Applying knowledge of repair, maintenance, and construction processes.
• Demonstrating project management skills: integration, coordination, scope, time, cost, quality, change, and communication management.
• Ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards and contract requirements.
• Maintaining precise record keeping per contract and regulatory requirements.
• Complying with all USPS/WSP Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.
• Working with various building types, such as post offices, mail processing facilities, and maintenance facilities.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience and demonstrated success in repair services, maintenance, construction management, or related disciplines.
• Prior relevant project management experience preferred.
• Experience working with outside third‑party vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to self‑motivate with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Experience acting in a repair/maintenance or construction management capacity on light industrial or commercial projects.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental, safety, and health regulatory compliance.
• Negotiation and construction management experience/skills.
• Resourceful, well organized, dependable, efficient, and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with technical disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, floor plans, shop drawings, specifications, and schedules related to architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC equipment, and building structures.

• Ability to work in varying environments (office and field settings).
• Willingness to work occasional off hours, evenings, and weekends if required.
• Ability to travel, including overnight stays, and flexible hours.
• Must pass drug test, background check, and company Motor Vehicle Record check.

Expected Salary (all locations): $82,000 to $126,600.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $88,500 to $126,600.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading engineering and professional services firm. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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.