Construction Field Engineer

WSP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Construction Field Engineer for our Milwaukee, WI office to support project execution and ensure compliance with plans and specifications. You will coordinate with the project team and assist in cost and schedule tracking.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, 1–3 years of related experience, and strong communication skills. Immediate work authorization in the United States is essential to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in this country immediately.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily contract compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Read, understand, and interpret project plans and contract documents.
• Identify issues in contract documents and propose solutions to the Project Manager.
• Act as liaison to monitor communication between project team, management, contractors, and vendors.
• Assist in reviewing contractor schedules and resource estimates; update planning and scheduling.
• Prepare reports on project costs, progress, risks, and opportunities for senior management.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for aConstruction Field Engineerfor ourMilwaukee, WIoffice.

Be involved in projects with ourWisconsin Construction Services Teamand be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

• Responsible for ensuring daily contract compliance to project plans and specifications on construction projects and maintaining documentation to support quality specifications, payment, and project acceptance.
• Read, understand, and interpret project plans and contract documents.
• Identify possible issues in contract documents and propose solutions or refer them to the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager or Project Coordinator as appropriate.
• Acts as liaison to monitor communication and exchange of information between the project manager, engineering team, management, contractors, and vendors. Coordinate all internal and external communication relative to the project.
• Assists in the review of the contractor’s project schedule and estimates resource and material requirements; maintain respective planning and scheduling updates throughout project life cycle.
• Works closely with project administrators and project manager to prepare reports detailing project costs, progress, risks, and opportunities for review by senior management.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-3yearsofrelativeexperience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to include technical writing and oral communication.
• Ability to work as a team is essential.
• Ability to work in this country immediately required.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• WisDOT, County and Local Municipality policies and procedures preferred but not required.
• Hold WisDOT certifications in PCC, Aggregate, and Grading Technician preferred but not required.

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