Bridge Resident Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Maine is seeking a Bridge Resident Engineer to oversee replacement and rehabilitation projects with construction values up to $50 million. The role supports projects across Portland, Augusta, or Eliot, ME and Merrimack, NH.

You will manage construction elements, supervise staff, and liaise with contractors and owners to ensure quality and on‑time delivery. The incumbent reports to the Construction/Project Manager and may act as their representative.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 9+ years in construction with 4+ years supervising staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication; proficient in MS Word.
• Valid driver’s license; able to travel as needed.
• Proven safety record and adherence to health, safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee excavation, backfilling, compaction, cast‑in‑place concrete and steel installation.
• Manage inspectors and field technicians and coordinate with contractors and owners.
• Lead progress meetings, review submittals, and ensure conformance to plans and specs.
• Monitor schedule, daily reports, and quantity tracking; manage change orders and negotiations.
• Coordinate final inspections and closeout activities; maintain safety and ethical standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Word proficiency

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Site/Field Manager

APPIA

Procore

IPD

Bluebeam

Job description

This Opportunity

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!

WSP is currently initiaiting 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.

The resident engineer will manage, and oversee various work elements including excavation, backfilling, compaction, cast-in-place concrete from formwork to reinforcement, installation of structural steel, or precast elements, bridge seats, bearings and joints, bridge rail, drainage, and other incidental items. The resident engineer will report to the Construction Manager, or Project Manager and may routinely, or periodically act as their representative, depending on experience.

Your Impact

• Hands-on or management duties will include:


• 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, measure, calculate and track unit price quantities.


• Leading the contractor's pay requisition development, review and approval process.


• Evaluate potential change orders, and make recommendations. Leading change order negotiations, review and prepare negotiation position with owner


• Monitoring maintenance of traffic for compliance.


• Take and compile photographs, for tracking of daily progress.


• Update red-line drawings using Bluebeam.


• Preparing and updating punch lists.


• Coordinating final inspections and prepare final pay estimate.


• Supporting the finals 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

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.


• Have a 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.


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