This Opportunity WSP is one of the Globe's leading engineering firms, helping New England clients and communities improve their infrastructure, while committing to, and developing professional careers in construction management and inspection. From ME's Madawaska International Bridge replacement to MA's Green Line Extension to NH's award winning Mount Washington Hotel our local construction management division and inspection team has steadily grown over the past twenty-five years. Are you passionate about the work you do, and the difference it makes in the world. We are ready for you! WSP is currently initiaiting a search for a Bridge Resident Engineer to oversee new, replacement, or rehabilitated structures with construction values ranging from $1-$50 million. This position can be based out of Portland, Augusta or Eliot, ME and Merrimack, NH. The resident engineer will manage, and oversee various work elements including excavation, backfilling, compaction, cast-in-place concrete from formwork to reinforcement, installation of structural steel, or precast elements, bridge seats, bearings and joints, bridge rail, drainage, and other incidental items. The resident engineer will report to the Construction Manager, or Project Manager and may routinely, or periodically act as their representative, depending on experience. Your Impact + Hands-on or management duties will include: + Managing a staff of inspectors and on-call material technicians or surveyors. + Daily interface with the contractor, subcontractors and project owner. + Chairing progress meetings, and preparing minutes. + Reviewing, interpreting construction contract documents. Overseeing work for conformance to plans and specifications. + Reviewing technical submittals and shop drawings for general intent and compliance. + Anticipating and helping resolve design and construction issues. + Reviewing contractor's project schedule for general information related to schedule and logic. + Completing daily reports, measure, calculate and track unit price quantities. + Leading the contractor's pay requisition development, review and approval process. + Evaluate potential change orders, and make recommendations. Leading change order negotiations, review and prepare negotiation position with owner + Monitoring maintenance of traffic for compliance. + Take and compile photographs, for tracking of daily progress. + Update red-line drawings using Bluebeam. + Preparing and updating punch lists. + Coordinating final inspections and prepare final pay estimate. + Supporting the finals closeout process. + 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 **Required Qualifications** + High School Diploma + 9 years applicable experience, including 4 years of supervising staff. + Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Average proficiency with MS Word Suite. + Have a valid driver's license. + Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. **Preferred Qualifications** + Associate of Science Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field + Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field. + ACI or NETTCP certifications, or ability to attain within 3-months of hiring. + Hands-on experience with construction management software such as Site or Field Manager, APPIA, Procore, IPD or similar systems. Knowledge of Bluebeam. + Demonstrated supervisory skills. + Any combination of college education, professional licenses, certifications and experience will be considered. \#LI-DS1 **About WSP** 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. 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.