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WSP USA Deputy Project Manager Tacoma, Washington

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full time Deputy Project Manager for our Seattle, WA office. The following locations will also be considered: Tacoma, WA . Be involved in projects with our CM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

  • Support Project Manager in delivery of alt delivery programs

  • Supervise, develop and train field staff and other construction support staff assigned to a project.

  • Supervise and conduct the inspection and review of work in accordance with applicable codes and standards included in the project drawings and specifications

  • Responsible for field inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects.

  • Verify and review project documentation for acceptance including pay applications, change orders, submittals, shop drawings, cost reduction proposals, traffic control modifications, and others

  • Act as the primary point of contact between the client, project team, and contractors

  • Manage the construction or project management team, including sub-consultants

  • Review and make recommendations for contractors' project schedules and non-conforming work

  • Lead construction meetings with client and contractors

  • Meeting with prospective clients to learn about future CM pursuit opportunities

  • 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

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field experience

  • A minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles (or equivalent working knowledge/experience)

  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret 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

  • Valid drivers’ license

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Sound Transit or large private companies.

  • Background in construction management, architecture, or engineering fields.

  • Professional Engineer License

  • Familiarity with e-Builder, MS Office , MS Project and other PC software used on design and construction projects

  • Building construction inspection experience

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: $99,800- $145,530

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.

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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.