Construction Manager
Req ID 17648
Construction Manager
Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Construction Manager to join a datacenter construction project as an Owner’s Representative near Boydton, VA.
This full-time, onsite Construction Manager will support the client Project Manager by helping plan, manage, and coordinate day-to-day activities on a large, fast-paced construction project from inception through commissioning and handover. This is a dynamic role and as such, responsibilities will evolve over time to support client needs.
Your Impact
• Coordinate with the general contractor, subcontractors, designers, utilities, regulatory agencies, consultants, and other construction and building specialists focused on safe quality construction meeting the overall schedule and budget for the project.
• Demonstrate commitment to an injury-free environment through own actions onsite. Support Safety Managers, mentor others, participate in safety planning, and enforce site safety plan requirements.
• Lead and attend meetings to review status and logistics, actively solve challenges, and assist in positive collaboration and communication across the stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress and conformance to project drawings and specifications.
• Manage and track costs associated with the project to include reviews of invoices and change proposals.
• Work and communicate in a dynamic team environment as an owner representative.
• Prepare and present daily and weekly reports summarizing project plans and status.
• Document and track issues / shortcomings through to resolution and help document and communicate lessons learned.
• Recognize trends and recommend process improvements.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
• 7 - 10+ years of construction and commissioning leadership experience demonstrating abilities to coordinate and deliver large projects with positive results.
• Construction experience on datacenters, hospitals, or other complex, mission-critical facilities is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage their time, while building positive working relationships with a diverse stakeholder group.
• Demonstrated experience with major construction regulations, industry codes, and standards.
• Knowledge and experience using typical computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and construction management software is required.
• Ability to understand and discuss complex technical information effectively with both engineers and non-engineers.
• Ability to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment.
• Certifications in project management, construction, quality assurance, or commissioning are desired (e.g., PMP, CCM, CDCAP, DCEP, ICC, CxA, NICET, ASHRAE, USACE CQM, etc.).
• OSHA 30 construction safety certification is desired.
• Must pass a background check.
Additional Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Additional Details
Travel Required: 100%
Job Status: Regular
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: RICHMOND - BOULDERS PKWY - 503
All locations: US-VA-Richmond, US-VA-South Hill
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. www.wsp.com
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.
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