Resident Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Resident Engineer to supervise elements of the Terminal E Garage and Roadways project at Logan Airport. The role will be based in Boston, Chelmsford, or Worcester, MA, and assigned full-time to the project with potential night shifts and weekend rotation.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, submittals, and field reports; ensuring conformance to contract documents; interfacing daily with project leaders and subcontractors; and supporting changes and pay requisitions as

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of applicable experience including supervisory responsibility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with MS Word.
• Valid driver’s license; commitment to health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Oversee conformance to plans and specifications; manage technical submittals and shop drawings.
• Coordinate with construction manager, subcontractors, and project owner.
• Assist with design/construction issue resolution and change orders; track unit quantities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Word Suite

Valid driver’s license

Safety policy adherence

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

PMWeb

Site Manager

Field Manager

APPIA

Procore

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!

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Resident Engineer to help oversee the $900 million Terminal E Garage and Roadways at Logan Airport. This position can be based out of Boston, Chelmsford or Worcester, Massachusetts but will be assigned full-time to the project location. The resident engineer will manage, and oversee various work elements including excavation, backfilling, compaction, cast-in-place concrete from formwork to reinforcement, drilled shafts, drainage, underground utilities, sewer, drain, maintenance of traffic and other related items. The resident engineer will report to the Chief Resident Engineer and may routinely or periodically act as their representative. This position will require a periodic nightshift and weekend rotation with other team members.

Your Impact

• Reviewing, interpreting construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Reviewing technical submittals and shop drawings for general intent and compliance.
• Overseeing work for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Anticipating and helping resolve design and construction issues.
• Daily interface with the construction manager, subcontractors, and project owner.
• Attend daily meetings with project owner and construction manager
• Completing daily reports, measure, calculate and track unit price quantities.
• Monitoring maintenance of traffic for compliance.
• Take and compile photographs, for tracking of daily progress.
• Coordinating on-call material technicians or surveyors.
• Assisting with review of Construction Manager and Subcontractor’s pay requisition process.
• Help potential change orders, for merit and content.
• Review red-line drawings using Bluebeam.
• Preparing and updating punch lists.
• Be available to start early or stay late to cover construction activities.
• Be available to work Saturdays and odd hour shift, when requested.
• 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 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

• ACI or NETTCP certifications, or ability to attain within 3-months of hiring.
• Hands-on experience with construction management software such as PMWeb, Site or Field Manager, APPIA, Procore or similar systems. Knowledge of Bluebeam would be desirable.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills

Compensation and Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary: $118,000 - $175,230

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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.