Bridge Engineer

Job Description WSP is one of the Globe's leading engineering firms, helping New England clients and communities improve their infrastructure, while committing to, and developing professional careers in construction management and inspection. From ME's Madawaska International Bridge replacement to MA's Green Line Extension to NH's award winning Mount Washington Hotel our local construction management division and inspection team has steadily grown over the past twenty-five years. Are you passionate about the work you do, and the difference it makes in the world. We are ready for you! Position Overview WSP is currently initiating a search for a Bridge Resident Engineer to oversee new, replacement, or rehabilitated structures with construction values ranging from $1-$50 million. This position can be based out of Portland, Augusta or Eliot, ME and Merrimack, NH. Your Impact Managing a staff of inspectors and on‑call material technicians or surveyors. Daily interface with the contractor, subcontractors and project owner. Chairing progress meetings, and preparing minutes. Reviewing, interpreting construction contract documents; overseeing work for conformance to plans and specifications. Reviewing technical submittals and shop drawings for general intent and compliance. Anticipating and helping resolve design and construction issues. Reviewing contractor's project schedule for general information related to schedule and logic. Completing daily reports, measuring, calculating and tracking unit price quantities. Leading the contractor's pay requisition development, review and approval process. Evaluating potential change orders, and making recommendations. Leading change order negotiations, review and preparing negotiation position with owner. Monitoring maintenance of traffic for compliance. Taking and compiling photographs for tracking of daily progress. Updating red‑line drawings using Bluebeam. Preparing and updating punch lists. Coordinating final inspections and preparing final pay estimate. Supporting the final closeout process. 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. Who You Are The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Required Qualifications High School Diploma. 9 years applicable experience, including 4 years of supervising staff. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Average proficiency with MS Word Suite. Valid driver’s license. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Preferred Qualifications Associate of Science Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field. Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field. ACI or NETTCP certifications, or ability to attain within 3‑months of hiring. Hands‑on experience with construction management software such as Site or Field Manager, APPIA, Procore, IPD or similar systems. Knowledge of Bluebeam. Demonstrated supervisory skills. Any combination of college education, professional licenses, certifications and experience will be considered. Notice To Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes included if no signed Service Agreement exists. WSP will retain the right to hire such candidates without fee. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr