WSP USA Hiring For Assistant Project Manager at Albany, NY, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client”s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Assistant Project Manager (Construction with a Civil Background emphasis) for our Albany NY client field office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Project Manager as directed
• Provide assistance managing project plans, schedules, and monitoring of building construction, repair, and rehabilitation projects from planning stages through the completion of construction projects.
• Provide assistance by actively tracking, monitoring, researching validity and compliance with Contract documents for all work from inception to final closure.
• Communicate with Contractors and project team.
• Provide assistance by managing RFI’s, change orders, contract document review, shop drawings, submittals/approvals and other technical matters
• Provide assistance managing forecast and cost scheduling
• Provide assistance managing change orders review and the review of payments
• Provide assistance managing project contract documents, codes, policies and procedures
• Provide assistance managing field memorandums and field directives
• Assist PM or EIC with payment application review, writing minutes of project meetings, preparing regular reports, field inspections as required and other duties related to construction site activities
• Provide assistance reviewing contract claims & advise senior management
• Travel throughout the region may be required, vehicle will be necessary with valid driver”s license.

Talent is the essence of meeting our client”s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we”d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 0-1 years of professional experience construction planning, cost estimating, project scheduling, resource management (including labor, material, and equipment scheduling), and construction document reading and interpretation.
• Must be able to manage the various projects using established controls and procedures and provide job site leadership in all areas of scheduling, safety, quality, coordination with the designers and any critical issues pertinent to the project or the client / facility.
• OSHA 30 Certification Required
• Strong Civil Engineering background with experience of inspection requirements for various trades
• Have a full working knowledge of the change order and cost review process and the review / approval of contractor”s payment application.
• Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Windows / Outlook / Word / Excel and scheduling applications
• Understanding of construction scheduling utilizing Primavera P6
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver”s license – Occasional travel within the region may be required.
• Must be available to work alternate work hours on as needed basis.
• Proven ability to adhere to WSP”s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• This hire will be contingent upon client selection and successful background check.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP”s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• This role is subject to a client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of the client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NYS Building Code
• Telecommunications project background is preferred
• Experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale building/rehabilitation projects valued above $10 million, with knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents.
• Experience as an assistant project manager responsible for large scale projects valued above $10 million with an extensive knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents.

About WSP USA

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of 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 transportation, buildings, energy, water and environment sectors. With nearly 9,500 people in 150 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com/usa

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a 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 a key piece in our meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its US 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.

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

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