Construction Project Manager

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our Construction Management team in Savannah, GA.

Your Impact

Position Overview:

• This is advanced level technical work in functional areas of project administration and management.
• Employees, under limited supervision, independently manage construction activities on large complex projects (phases) such as Major intersection improvement, widening, reconstruction, diverging diamond, urban interstate resurfacing and complex Bridge Project or other projects of similar scope/complexity.
• Employee inspects and supervises lower-level inspectors performing routine to moderately complex inspections of roadway and structure construction processes and materials to assure compliance with the construction contract and other applicable guidelines.
• Work includes monitoring traffic control and erosion control on the project.
• Work also includes monitoring construction costs; negotiating prices for contract modifications with contractors; writing or supervising the preparation of reports and correspondence; and working and communicating with contractors, supervisors, subordinates, local officials, media and the general public.

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• 7-10 years of construction experience
• Registered in State of Georgia as a Professional Engineer (or if registered in another state, must obtain registration in Georgia within six (6) months)
• Thorough knowledge of specifications and standards, acceptable construction practices, materials, methods and equipment used in highway construction and engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations related to highway/transportation engineering. Ability to read and comprehend construction plans and all other documents associated with the project.
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia Law.

About Us

About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, 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 buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on 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 essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?


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.


The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.


NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:


WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.