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At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Assistant Superintendent of Construction with a Civil Background (Construction) for our client's Dannemora and Raybrook, NY Field 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.
Your Impact: :
•Provide assistance to New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Project Manager as directed
•Assist in coordinating contractor’s daily work activities
•Assist in coordinating quality control of contractors work
•Assist in resolving design issues and questions from contractor
•Coordinating contractor’s Code Compliance
•Manage and monitor contractor safety
•Assist in coordinating with EIC on project closeout
•Actively manage, focus on civil mechanical, electrical and plumbing components for various clients
•Actively track, monitor, research validity and compliance with Contract documents for all work from inception to final closure.
•Communicate with Contractors and project team.
•Assist with managing project contract documents, codes, policies and procedures
•Assist PM or EIC with payment application review, writing minutes of project meetings, preparing regular reports, field inspections as required and other duties related to construction site activities
•Assist in reviewing contract claims & advise senior management
•Travel throughout the region may be required, vehicle will be necessary with valid driver’s license
•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
•7 years minimum experience in construction involving multiple phases of medium-to-large scale building/rehabilitation projects, with multiple contracts, valued above $1 million, with knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents.
•High School Diploma
•Experience as an assistant superintendent or inspector on large scale multi contract, building projects.
•Must be able to assist in the development of a project work plan, monitor manpower and performance against that work plan.
•Must be able to assist in detailed comparison of the design drawings against each other to ensure coordination between each of the various project trades.
•Must be able to manage the various projects using established controls and procedures and provide job site leadership in all areas of scheduling, safety, quality, coordination with the designers and any critical issues pertinent to the project or the client / facility.
•Candidate should have strengths in the area of work they will manage; knowledge of inspection requirements for various trades.
•Strong Electrical Engineering background with experience of inspection requirements for various trades
•Have a full working knowledge of the change order and cost review process and the review / approval of contractor’s payment application.
•Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Windows / Outlook / Word / Excel and scheduling applications
•Understanding of construction scheduling utilizing Primavera P6
•Strong interpersonal skills
•Strong verbal and written communication skills
•Valid driver’s license - Occasional travel within the region will be required.
•Must be available to work alternate work hours on as needed basis.
•Proven ability to adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
•Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
This role is subject to a client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of the client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of NYS Building Code
• OSHA 30 Hour certified
This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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: $61,600 - $101,750
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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Additional Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Additional Details Travel Required: 30% Job Status: Regular Employee Type: Full Primary Location: HORSEHEADS - NORTH MAIN ST All locations: US-NY-Horseheads About WSPWSP 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.
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