Construction Field Office Technician

WSP•Tempe, AZ

10d

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Construction Field Office Technician for its Tempe, Arizona office to support its Construction Engineering Management Team in delivering projects that meet client objectives and address complex challenges. The role collaborates with Resident Engineers, Field Engineers, Field Inspectors, and other project professionals. It supports project administration, document control, contract compliance, payment estimates, change orders, and construction progress meetings. The position requires following client policies and WSP procedures, communicating with client and contractor personnel, and making responsible and ethical decisions regarding company resources.

Requirements

At least 3 years of administrative experience.
Good written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills.
Experience interacting with clients, contractors, and internal staff.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic math understanding and skills.
Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel.
Valid Arizona State driver’s license.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to technical and non-technical audiences.
Competent self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience in the transportation construction industry.
Experience with ADOT, MCDOT, and MAG-based agencies.
Experience with federal-aid project requirements, including labor compliance, certified payroll, Davis-Bacon wages, DBE reports, and EEO.
Knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Ability to read and interpret project plans and specifications, with a focus on line-item payment requirements.
Familiarity with contractor pay requests and supplemental agreements (change orders).

Responsibilities

Collaborate directly with Resident Engineers, Field Engineers, and Field Inspectors.
Participate in preconstruction and construction progress meetings.
Establish and maintain project document control.
Confirm project documentation meets contract requirements.
For federally funded projects, verify labor and DBE compliance and review certified payrolls, employee interviews, and inspector diaries.
Prepare contractor pay estimates and change orders, and support the Resident Engineer with project administration.
Review inspector daily diaries and verify reported quantities.
Follow all client policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with engineers, inspectors, project controls staff, technicians, and other professionals.
Communicate periodically with client and contractor personnel.
Make responsible, ethical decisions regarding company resources and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as business needs require.