Project Manager, Contract Admin

About the role

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces, and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and lead a team of field staff.
• Generate business and perform work to grow the business and opportunities for WSB.
• Provide project management, oversight, and administration on a variety of Federal, State, County and City construction projects and contracts.
• Be involved in the proposal development process, staff scheduling and management.
• Perform both in the office and in the field of contract administration duties including plan development, interpretation, budget management, schedule management, record keeping, change negotiations, quality, and project documentation.
• Work with clients, residents, contractors, public agencies, and private owners.
• Read and understand contracts, plans, special provisions, and documents related to roadway and bridge construction.
• Have a functional understanding and ability to learn contract administration and project management software.
• Be knowledgeable of State & Federal Contract Administration processes and procedures.
• Manage and deliver successful projects while performing field visits, verify compliance with the plans and specifications, prepare pay estimates, and produce project documentation for private, municipal, county, FDOT and federal projects.
• Work on a variety of project delivery methods including Design Build, CMGC, ID/IQ and conventional Bid/Build projects.
• Work within WSB’s Construction and Design Build Services Group with the Contract Administration team.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering OR related program from an accredited institution.
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• 15 or more years of experience with knowledge of material properties, FDOT specifications and contract administration practices, and prior design/build experience.
• FDOT/County Road and Bridge construction experience is highly preferred, and well as FDOT Technical Certifications.
• Experience with project management, client management, staff management, and willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs. – 75 lbs. periodically, working with hands, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and working at or on uneven terrain, slopes, in confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.

Skills

• Knowledge of material properties, FDOT specifications, and contract administration practices.
• Project management and client management skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Contract Administration processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in contract administration and project management software.

Benefits

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.