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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Deputy Project Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $141K/yr

5+ years exp

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking a Full-Time Deputy Project Manager. The role involves providing construction and technical direction on building and facilities construction projects, managing contractor coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Supporting the Project Manager in tendering works, bid reviews and bid analysis

Managing construction projects upon award of contracts

Contractor coordination

Budget monitoring & schedule monitoring with adherence to cost and delivery contractual commitments

Construction monitoring and thorough documentation of project delivering a weekly report on project status

Maintaining a weekly construction log in a terse, professional format

Record and document significant verbal, telephone, and media messaging

Quality control, documentation and resolution of poor-quality fabrication, installation or materials by general contractors, trade disciplines, and suppliers

Change order control, including detailed knowledge of change and contractual requirements

Job safety, monitoring, and compliance with WSP and USPS’s safety, health and environmental (SH&E) requirements

Project start-up meetings and documentation and attendance in meetings including safety program

Manage and assist in responding to RFI’s, material and equipment submittals and shop drawings

Interface with client as required or defined for program

Project turnover of documentation, to include but not limited to; as-built drawings, training manuals, OEM installation/ operation & maintenance manuals

Equipment and systems testing and commissioning

Field assignments are local and regional depending on technical capabilities and desire to travel. Overnight travel is estimated to be up to 100%

Implementation of standards in compliance with USPS/WSP program requirements and seeks guidance and direction from Sr. construction managers in the planning, execution, and delivery of similar project requirements

Possess knowledge of construction processes

Demonstrate construction management skills in the management of integration/coordination of project elements, scope management, time management, cost management, quality assurance, managing changes in priorities and communication management in the generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and ultimate disposition of project information

Ensure that projects are successfully completed on schedule, within the approved budget and in accordance with applicable quality standards and contract requirements

Clear and precise record keeping meeting contract requirements and regulatory requirements

Compliance with all USPS/WSP applicable Environmental, Health and Safety requirements in the performance of the projects

Types of buildings worked with include, but are not limited to offices, light industrial facilities, maintenance facilities

Qualification

Construction managementBudget monitoringSchedule monitoringProject managementMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADBlueprint interpretationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail orientedNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or relevant

Experience working with outside 3rd party vendors, suppliers, and contractors

Minimum of 5 years of experience and demonstrated success with construction management or related disciplines

Ability to self-motivate with an entrepreneurial spirit

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, MS Project

Experience working with direct and indirect resources, minimum of 5+ years acting in a construction management capacity or supervisory role on light industrial or commercial projects

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of environmental, safety and health regulatory compliance

Negotiation and construction management experience/skills

Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working with technical disciplines

Strong organizational skills

Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, floor plans, shop drawings, specifications, and schedules as they relate to architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC equipment, & building structures

Must have the ability to stoop, sit, stand, or be on their feet for extended periods of time and be able to handle standard field-testing equipment

Must have the ability to work in varying environments (office, and field settings)

Ability to travel up to 100%, with potential for overnight stays, or more and work flexible hours

Must pass drug test, background check and company Motor Vehicle Record check

Preferred

Prior relevant project management experience, strongly preferred

Familiar with Blue-Beam, AutoCAD, and project management software such as Procore a plus, but not required (candidate must be willing to learn software as applicable)