This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Lead Field Engineer for our Chicago, IL office. Be involved in projects with our PM/CM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. .
Your Impact
- Must be knowledgeable of various client construction specifications and contract management.
- Act as a point of contact between the client, project team and contractors.
- Manage the construction management team, including sub-consultants.
- Ensures the performance of assigned work complies with contractual requirements, specifications and special provisions
- Perform or oversee field inspection, including preparing and reviewing daily inspection reports.
- Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, structural plans, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, material sampling, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for single, multi-phase, or multi-site field inspection activities.
- Perform inspections on projects of moderate to increased complexity and/or scope, including proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, construction, materials, controls, resources, layout, alignment, and elevation to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and construction or operating permits.
- Follow standard practices to provide technical assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper inspection, construction, and functioning of buildings, highways, roads, bridges, materials, structures, infrastructure, equipment, and/or mechanical systems according to design standard specifications.
- Act as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for projects of a moderate/large scope and complexity within a district.
- Perform an initial check during the first phase of construction and follow-up inspections throughout the construction project; at completion, performs a final, comprehensive inspection and provides written and oral feedback related to their findings.
- Verify load calculations, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications; resolving differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Monitor project phasing plans and contractors' work to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute inspection work; occasionally leading tasks and inspection staff for technical or field assignments on project work.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the client, project team, and contractors.
- Manage the construction management team, including sub-consultants.
- Review and make recommendations for contractors' project schedules and non-conforming work
- Analyze and negotiate contract change orders
- Attends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractors
- 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.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
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Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of 11 years of related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience) on transportation or construction related projects
- Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend contract documents
- Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Availability to work day, night, or weekend shifts
- Valid drivers’ license
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field experience
- Previous experience working on an operating railroad preferred.
- Experience managing construction inspection teams
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