Senior Demolition Oversight Technician

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Demolition Oversight Technician to support our Novi, Michigan office. Take part in providing local technical leadership for the management and monitoring/oversight of simple to complex decommissioning, regulated material abatement, demolition, and/or environmental projects with multiple contractors and discipline professionals. Assist in the development of strategies and specifications to meet our client's objectives and solve their challenges in asset retirement. Be a champion for accomplishing the project’s health, safety, environmental, and quality goals as well as the project budget and schedule. Proactively identify task and technical issues and work with the project team to take action to mitigate risk. Generate accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards. Strongly represent WSP's culture through positive and frequent communication and collaboration with the project team, including the client, other professionals, and contractors. Seek out opportunities to share knowledge with and mentor junior staff, imparting technical skills to others. Your Impact Examine and interpret written and graphic construction plans, specifications, schedules, and other project documentation. Monitor progress and completion of contractor work, including performing site inspections for adherence to project specifications and plans, regulatory requirements, and health, safety, and environmental requirements. Perform material sampling when needed. Provide leadership and direction to junior-level field staff in the execution of monitoring/oversight requirements. Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook. Prepare periodic (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) reports related to work progress across multiple sites. Examine contractor and consultant reports related to materials testing and examination and anticipate any risks to project objectives. 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. Who You Are Required Qualifications High School Diploma 9+ years of demolition oversight experience, including regulated materials (e.g., asbestos-containing materials, PCB-containing materials, universal waste) abatement, and demolition via explosive and/or non-explosive means and methods of commercial and/or industrial facilities. Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications, permit requirements, test data, schedules and budgets. Familiar with relevant environmental and construction laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively, professionally, and succinctly to a technical and non-technical audience. Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives. Ability to perform physical activities required such as squatting, bending, lifting, climbing and traversing difficult terrain. Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Travel for extended periods may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Preferred Qualifications Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a closely-related discipline. Licensure as a Michigan Asbestos Building Inspector, or ability to obtain licensure. A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations. Deep abatement and demolition oversight experience, with decommissioning, remediation, civil, and/or vertical construction oversight experience beneficial.

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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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev