Assistant Project Manager - 16788

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Assistant Project Manager (Construction with a Civil Background emphasis for our Client's Albany 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

Job Description:

• Provide assistance to New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Project Manager as directed

• Provide assistance managing project plans, schedules, and monitoring of building construction, repair, and rehabilitation projects from planning stages through the completion of construction projects.

• Provide assistance by actively tracking, monitoring, researching validity and compliance with Contract documents for all work from inception to final closure.

• Communicate with Contractors and project team. 

• Provide assistance by managing RFI's, change orders, contract document review, shop drawings, submittals/approvals and other technical matters

• Provide assistance managing forecast and cost scheduling

• Provide assistance managing change orders review and the review of payments

• Provide assistance managing project contract documents, codes, policies and procedures

• Provide assistance managing field memorandums and field directives

• 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

• Provide assistance reviewing contract claims & advise senior management• Travel throughout the region may be required, vehicle will be necessary with valid driver’s license.

Who You Are:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher degree AND two years of professional experience construction planning, cost estimating, project scheduling, resource management (including labor, material, and equipment scheduling), and construction document reading and interpretation. 

• 3-5 years minimum experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale building/rehabilitation projects valued above $10 million, with knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents.

• A minimum of 2 years of the experience shall be in the role of assistant project manager responsible for large scale projects valued above $10 million with an extensive knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents.

• 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.

• OSHA 30 Certification Required

• Strong Civil 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 may 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.

• This hire will be contingent upon client selection and successful background check.

• 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.
• 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:

• Knowledge of NYS Building Code

• OSHA 30 Hour certified required

• Civil project background is preferred

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

New York State Pay Transparency Language

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: $68,800 – $128,900

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.