Construction Manager

WSP•New York, NY

26d•$212,000 - $259,100•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking experienced Construction Managers for complex rail transportation design-build projects in the New York City region. The Construction Manager will provide day-to-day leadership and oversight, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements. This role involves close coordination with clients, Design-Builders, technical teams, and various project stakeholders throughout all project phases, from planning and construction to testing, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum 12 years of progressive construction management or construction project management experience, including large-scale transportation, rail, infrastructure, or complex facility projects.
Demonstrated experience managing construction activities in a design-build or similarly complex project delivery environment.
Experience reading, interpreting, and administering construction contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple contractors, disciplines, stakeholders, and concurrent work activities in an active, safety-critical environment.
Strong leadership, field coordination, decision-making, problem-solving, and issue-resolution skills.
Solid understanding of construction means and methods, contract administration, change management, scheduling, cost control, quality, safety, risk, and closeout.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
OSHA 10-hour certification or ability to obtain.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in construction related field
12 or more years of construction management experience on large, complex rail infrastructure projects.
Experience with rail or transit infrastructure is strongly.
Prior experience with regional rail operators such as Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, NYC Transit, Amtrak, or comparable rail and transit agencies.
Professional credentials such as PE, RA, CCM, PMP, or equivalent.
Proficiency with project and construction management systems; familiarity with BIM, AutoCAD, scheduling software, eBuilder, and Procore.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day oversight of design and construction activities for large-scale rail transportation design-build projects.
Coordinate field activities among the Design-Builder, subcontractors, consultants, operations personnel, and other internal and external project stakeholders.
Monitor construction sequencing, site logistics, access requirements, work plans, and interfaces to support safe and efficient delivery.
Participate in and direct progress, coordination, and field meetings; document decisions, action items, responsible parties, and required follow-up.
Identify field issues early and coordinate timely resolution with engineering, quality, safety, project controls, and commercial teams.
Provide directions to subordinate support staff.
Review and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and other governing requirements.
Oversee the administration of RFIs, submittals, nonconformance reports, field directives, change orders, payment applications, and contractor correspondence.
Evaluate proposed scope, cost, and schedule changes; assess supporting documentation and potential project impacts; and provide clear recommendations.
Confirm that project decisions and Design-Builder performance align with formal contract requirements and approved procedures.
Facilitate the maintenance of complete and traceable records to support issue resolution, negotiations, claims avoidance, and project closeout.
Monitor progress against the approved schedule, contractual milestones, budget, and performance requirements.
Review schedule updates, look-ahead plans, productivity assumptions, sequencing, recovery plans, and potential delays.
Coordinate with project controls personnel to track cost, forecast, progress measurement, risks, trends, and key performance indicators.
Identify emerging schedule or cost concerns and support development and implementation of corrective actions and mitigation plans.
Present concise status information at client meetings, internal reviews, and executive briefings.
Review ongoing construction activities for consistency with contract documents, approved designs, applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
Coordinate design and construction interfaces and support resolution of technical clarifications, field conditions, and constructability concerns.
Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, value engineering evaluations, and readiness assessments as required.
Oversee the Quality Manager’s activities and support audits, inspections, corrective actions, and closure of nonconforming work.
Oversee testing and commissioning teams to support system readiness, turnover, and acceptance activities.
Promote a strong safety culture and oversee compliance with project safety plans, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in identification, assessment, communication, and assist in mitigation of construction, operational, commercial, schedule, quality, and stakeholder risks.
Facilitate coordination with client stakeholders, railroad operations, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, utilities, and third parties.
Support safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory audits, reviews, and required corrective actions.
Escalate significant risks, noncompliance, and performance concerns through the appropriate project governance channels.
Maintain clear, concise, and professional communication with the client, Design-Builders, project teams, and other stakeholders.
Oversee preparation of meeting materials, reports, logs, correspondence, dashboards, presentations, and decision records.
Coach and coordinate project staff to promote accountability, collaboration, timely follow-through, and consistent delivery practices.
Oversee the completeness of turnover and closeout documentation, including as-built records, testing records, punch-list items, warranties, and required approvals.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and comply with WSP policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by project and business needs.