Entry-Level Construction Manager – Wisconsin Civil Projects

WSP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Early Career Construction Management professional to join our Wisconsin Construction Services Team. This entry-level role reports to the Appleton, WI field office and supports project teams on diverse construction projects.

You will help ensure contract compliance, read plans, coordinate with engineers, managers, contractors and vendors, and assist in scheduling and cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Entry level 0 to 1 year of experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

WSP in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Early Career Construction Management professional to join our Wisconsin Construction Services Team. This entry-level role reports to the Appleton, WI field office and supports project teams on diverse construction projects.

You will help ensure contract compliance, read plans, coordinate with engineers, managers, contractors and vendors, and assist in scheduling and cost reporting.