Construction Field Office Technician

WSP USA; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Construction Field Office Technician to join our Construction Engineering Management Team. You will collaborate with Resident Engineers, Field Engineers and Inspectors to organize project documentation and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Strong administrative skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced construction environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years administrative experience with strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience interacting with clients, contractors and internal staff.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with Resident Engineers (RE), Field Engineers, and Field Inspectors.
• Participate in preconstruction and construction progress meetings.
• Establish and maintain document control on the project.
• Verify labor and DBE compliance for federally funded projects.
• Prepare contractor pay estimates and change orders for the RE.
• Review inspector daily diaries and verify quantities.
• Follow client policies and procedures.
• Communicate with client and contractor personnel.

Skills

Administrative experience

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Interacting with clients

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Construction Field Office Technician for our Tempe, AZ office. Join our growing Construction Engineering Management Team and help deliver projects that meet client objectives and address complex challenges.

Your Impact

• Collaborate directly with Resident Engineers (RE), Field Engineers, and Field Inspectors.
• Participate in preconstruction and construction progress meetings.
• Establish and maintain document control throughout the project.
• Confirm that project documentation meets contract requirements. For federally funded projects, verify labor and DBE compliance and review certified payrolls, employee interviews, and inspector diaries.
• Prepare contractor pay estimates and change orders, and support the RE with project administration.
• Review inspector daily diaries and verify reported quantities.
• Follow all client policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, inspectors, project controls staff, technicians, and other professionals.
• Communicate periodically with client and contractor personnel.
• Make responsible, ethical decisions regarding company resources, and conduct and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as business needs require.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience with good written and verbal communication skills, customer service skills, interacting with clients, contractors, and internal staff.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic math understanding and skills
• Basic computer skills (word, Excel, etc.)
• Valid Arizona State driver’s license.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of Experience in the Transportation Construction Industry
• Experience with ADOT, MCDOT and MAG based agencies
• Experience with Federal-aid project requirements including labor compliance, certified payroll, Davis Bacon Wages, DBE reports, and EEO.
• Knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans and specifications, with focus on, line-item payment requirements.
• Familiar with contractor pay requests and supplemental agreements (change orders).

#LI-TD1

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.