Assistant Resident Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to join our Construction Management team in Raleigh.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• We are looking for an organized, highly motivated individual, capable of supervising and managing a construction management/ engineering field staff for a major heavy highway project.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written, verbal communication includes contract staff, Resident Engineer, facility staff and multiple airport stake holders both in person and via two way communications.
• Ability to conduct preconstruction and construction progress meetings, coordinate multiple work locations, perform audit inspection throughout the construction process, coordinate for quality assurance inspection of completed work.
• Verify safety procedures are maintained.
• responsible for managing 5-10 direct report Construction Inspectors.
• Responsible for assuring all submittals, schedules, and other contract requirements are submitted and approved by the responsible stakeholders.
• Work with the Engineering office staff in preparing Change-Orders and estimates.
• Shall keep the Resident Engineer informed on all contract discrepancies and differing field conditions, consultants and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in progressively more difficult and responsible construction management and inspection.
• Construction experience must include heavy highway transportation projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent)
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Trained in fall protection, scaffolding and ladders; permit required confined space;
  Work-zone Safety and minimum of 30-Hour OSHA construction safety training.
• Familiarity with NCDOT construction administration standards.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• 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
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written, verbal communication includes client, contractor personnel, Resident Engineer, and multiple stake holders both in person and via two way communications.