Demolition Management Professional

WSP in the U.S.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Experienced Demolition Management Professional for our Novi, Michigan office. You will provide local technical leadership for demolition projects with multiple subcontractors, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality goals.

You will develop schedules, mentor junior staff, prepare documentation, and collaborate with clients and project teams to meet objectives. The role requires 3+ years of demolition oversight, travel, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 3+ years of demolition oversight experience with regulated materials abatement and waste management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, permits, test data, schedules and budgets.
• Familiar with environmental and construction laws, regulations, and record-keeping.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive self-leadership with attention to detail in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability for site activities (squatting, bending, lifting, climbing).
• Proficiency with business writing and office software.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to policies.
• Ability to meet project schedules, including extended hours as needed.
• Travel 10-15% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret construction plans, schedules and quantities.
• Support project management in site inspections and material testing.
• Apply best practices for decontamination, decommissioning and demolition.
• Ensure work safety per plans and specs.
• Lead junior field staff in oversight tasks.
• Produce complete, accurate documentation with electronic systems.
• Develop periodic progress reports across multiple sites.
• Review contractor reports and identify risks to objectives.
• Uphold ethical use of company funds and resources per policy.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Plans interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Self-leadership

Teamwork

Physical capability

Office software

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Master’s Degree or graduate certifications

Job description

Job Description

We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Experienced Demolition Management Professional to support our Novi, Michigan office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team, collaborating with other business lines across the organization to meet our clients’ objectives and solve their challenges.

Takes part in providing local technical leadership for the management and oversight of complex demolition projects with multiple subcontractors and discipline professionals. Provides local planning and leadership for the execution of regulated material removal, decommissioning and demolition, and waste management on behalf of project clients. Develops schedules and objectives for the project team, being a champion for the project’s health, safety, environmental, and quality goals as well as the project schedule. Proactively identifies task and technical issues and takes actions to mitigate risk. Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards. Strongly represents WSP’s culture through positive and frequent communication and collaboration with the project team, including the client, other professionals, and subcontractors. Seeks out opportunities to share knowledge with and mentor junior staff, imparting technical skills to others.

Your Impact

• Examine and interpret written and graphic construction plans, schedules and quantities.
• Support project management in leading functional areas such as site inspection and quantity verification, waste staging area inspections, surveying and material sampling and testing.
• Knowledgeable regarding decontamination, decommissioning, and demolition best practices, applicable regulations, means and methods, and contractor environment.
• Verify that work is performed safely and in accordance with the project plans and specifications.
• Provide leadership and direction to junior-level field staff in the execution of oversight requirements.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
• Develop periodic (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) reports related to work progress across multiple sites.
• Examine contractor and consultant reports related to materials testing and examination and anticipate any risks to project objectives.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, construction management, or a closely related discipline.
• 3+ years of demolition oversight experience, including regulated materials (e.g., asbestos-containing materials, PCB-containing materials, universal waste) abatement, waste management, and dismantling via mechanical means and methods of commercial and/or industrial facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications, permit requirements, test data, schedules and budgets.
• Familiar with relevant environmental and construction laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively, professionally, and succinctly to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Ability to perform physical activities required such as squatting, bending, lifting, climbing and traversing difficult terrain, as may be required on site visits.
• Proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Travel may be periodically required depending on project-specific requirements (approximately 10-15%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or graduate certifications in a closely-related discipline.
• Licensure as a Michigan Asbestos Building Inspector, or ability to obtain licensure.
• A member of and/or actively participating in local professional practice organizations.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.

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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.