Assistant Resident Engineer
About the role
This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Assistant Resident Engineer for our Antioch, California office. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The position can be located within the San Francisco Bay Area, greater Sacramento area, or the Central Valley. WSP has offices in Antioch, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Roseville, and Stockton. Projects may span multiple disciplines, such as roadway/highway and transit/rail construction.
Responsibilities
- Be knowledgeable of various client construction specifications and contract management.
- Supervise, develop and train field staff and other construction support staff assigned to a project.
- Supervise and conduct the inspection and review of work in accordance with applicable codes and standards included in the project drawings and specifications.
- Responsible for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects.
- Verify and review project documentation for acceptance including pay applications, change orders, submittals, shop drawings, cost reduction proposals, traffic control modifications, and others.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the client, project team, and contractors.
- Manage the construction management team, including sub-consultants.
- Review and make recommendations for contractors' project schedules and non-conforming work.
- Attends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractors.
- Meeting with prospective clients to learn about future CM pursuit opportunities.
- 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.
Requirements
- Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field
- experience or equivalent
- A minimum of 7 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles (or equivalent working knowledge/experience)
- A working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g. Caltrans)
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret contract documents
- Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Valid drivers’ license
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in local municipalities and/or Caltrans
- Background in construction management, architecture, or engineering fields
- Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California
- Familiarity with e-Builder, MS Office , MS Project and other PC software used on design and construction projects
- Bridge and highway construction inspection experience
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field
- Minimum of 7 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles (or equivalent working knowledge/experience)
- A working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g. Caltrans)
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret contract documents
- Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Valid drivers’ license
Skills
- Knowledge of various client construction specifications and contract management
- Ability to supervise, develop and train field staff and other construction support staff
- Ability to inspect and review work in accordance with applicable codes and standards
- Ability to verify and review project documentation for acceptance
- Ability to act as the primary point of contact between the client, project team, and contractors
- Ability to manage the construction management team, including sub-consultants
- Ability to review and make recommendations for contractors' project schedules and non-conforming work
- Ability to attend and lead construction meetings with client and contractors
- Ability to meet with prospective clients to learn about future CM pursuit opportunities
- Ability to exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
- Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation (or other personal time).
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Pay
Expected Salary (all locations): $118,000 - $175,230
Schedule
Not specified
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.
Contact Information
For more information, please visit www.wsp.com. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online at applynow.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
WSP USA 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.
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