Construction Manager

About the job

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for senior Construction Managers in the New York City region. The Construction Managers will be involved in projects managed by our regional Project Management/ Construction Management team and 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. The Candidate will provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of complex rail transportation design-build projects, serving as a key member of the project delivery team and confirming that work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements. This role requires close coordination with the client, Design-Builder teams, (contractors and consultants), technical disciplines, operations, safety, quality, and project controls teams throughout the project’s planning, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover, and closeout. Your Impact Construction Management & Coordination • Provide day-to-day oversight of design and construction activities for large-scale rail transportation design-build projects. • Coordinate field activities among the Design-Builder, subcontractors, consultants, operations personnel, and other internal and external project stakeholders. • Monitor construction sequencing, site logistics, access requirements, work plans, and interfaces to support safe and efficient delivery. • Participate in, and direct progress, coordination and field meetings; document decisions, action items, responsible parties, and required follow-up. • Identify field issues early and coordinate timely resolution with engineering, quality, safety, project controls, and commercial teams. • Provide directions to subordinate support staff. Contract Administration & Change Management • Review and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and other governing requirements. • Oversee the administration of RFIs, submittals, nonconformance reports, field directives, change orders, payment applications, and contractor correspondence. • Evaluate proposed scope, cost, and schedule changes; assess supporting documentation and potential project impacts; and provide clear recommendations. • Confirm that project decisions and Design-Builder performance align with formal contract requirements and approved procedures. • Facilitate the maintenance of complete and traceable records to support issue resolution, negotiations, claims avoidance, and project closeout. Schedule, Cost & Performance Monitoring • Monitor progress against the approved schedule, contractual milestones, budget, and performance requirements. • Review schedule updates, look-ahead plans, productivity assumptions, sequencing, recovery plans, and potential delays. • Coordinate with project controls personnel to track cost, forecast, progress measurement, risks, trends, and key performance indicators. • Identify emerging schedule or cost concerns and support development and implementation of corrective actions and mitigation plans. • Present concise status information at client meetings, internal reviews and executive briefings. Technical, Quality & Constructability Oversight • Review ongoing construction activities for consistency with contract documents, approved designs, applicable codes, standards, and project requirements. • Coordinate design and construction interfaces and support resolution of technical clarifications, field conditions, and constructability concerns. • Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, value engineering evaluations, and readiness assessments as required. • Oversee the Quality Manager’s activities and support audits, inspections, corrective actions, and closure of nonconforming work. • Oversee testing and commissioning teams to support system readiness, turnover, and acceptance activities. Safety, Risk & Regulatory Compliance • Promote a strong safety culture and overseer compliance with project safety plans, procedures, and regulatory requirements. • Participate in identification, assessment, communication, and assist in mitigation of construction, operational, commercial, schedule, quality, and stakeholder risks. • Facilitate coordination with client stakeholders, railroad operations, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, utilities, and third parties. • Support safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory audits, reviews, and required corrective actions. • Escalate significant risks, noncompliance, and performance concerns through the appropriate project governance channels. Stakeholder Management, Reporting & Closeout • Maintain clear, concise, and professional communication with the client, Design-Builders, project teams, and other stakeholders. • Oversee preparation of meeting materials, reports, logs, correspondence, dashboards, presentations, and decision records. • Coach and coordinate project staff to promote accountability, collaboration, timely follow-through, and consistent delivery practices. • Oversee the completeness of turnover and closeout documentation, including as-built records, testing records, punch-list items, warranties, and required approvals. Other • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and comply with WSP policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct. • Perform additional responsibilities as required by project and business needs. Who You Are Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline. • Minimum 12 years of progressive construction management or construction project management experience, including large-scale transportation, rail, infrastructure, or complex facility projects. • Demonstrated experience managing construction activities in a design-build or similarly complex project delivery environment. • Experience reading, interpreting, and administering construction contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation. • Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple contractors, disciplines, stakeholders, and concurrent work activities in an active, safety-critical environment. • Strong leadership, field coordination, decision-making, problem-solving, and issue-resolution skills. • Solid understanding of construction means and methods, contract administration, change management, scheduling, cost control, quality, safety, risk, and closeout. • Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • OSHA 10-hour certification or ability to obtain. Preferred Qualifications • Advanced degree in construction related field • 12 or more years of construction management experience on large, complex rail infrastructure projects. • Experience with rail or transit infrastructure is strongly. • Prior experience with regional rail operators such as Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, NYC Transit, Amtrak, or comparable rail and transit agencies. • Professional credentials such as PE, RA, CCM, PMP, or equivalent. • Proficiency with project and construction management systems; familiarity with BIM, AutoCAD, scheduling software, eBuilder, and Procore. WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on supporting employees’ health and financial stability throughout their careers. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation or other personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Compensation Expected salary range: $212,000 - $259,100 WSP USA will provide the applicable compensation range in good faith based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location. Final compensation and benefits may vary based on circumstances unrelated to any status protected by local, state, or federal law.