Contract Manager

WSP • Columbia, MD

8h • $37 - $40

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Contract Manager for our Colombia, MD
office.  The position would be working out of our client location in
Hyattsville, MD. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management team
and be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and
solve their challenges.

The Contract Manager enforces the technical requirements for new pipeline
construction contracts; water distribution and sewer collection system
rehabilitation contracts; renewed service connections; new house service
connections; health hazards, paving and landscaping restoration in close
coordination with administrative contract managers and performs related duties
as required. An employee in this class supervises subordinate
technical/inspection personnel who are assigned to a particular Contract Manager
while acting as the Commission's and the Engineering and Construction Team’s
representative in the field. Work involves the application of sound construction
management, technical knowledge and judgment gained through extensive experience
in the construction field and assignments relating to the enforcement of the
above referenced contract types. Work is performed under the general supervision
of a Construction Manager and in close coordination with the Administrative
Contract Manager, who represents the client by managing the administrative
provisions of the contracts.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years inspection experience and 2 years of progressively responsible para-professional civil engineering experience at the senior inspector level; Education experience may be reduce the number of years inspection experience required
• Contract Manager’s shall have managed four water or sewer contracts in the past four years and have at least five or more years of experience in water main construction/rehabilitation and/or sewer mainlining, replacement by excavation and pipe bursting
• Candidates should possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license with no more than 4 points
• Obtain Erosion and Sediment Control “Yellow Card” within one year
• Obtain MD SHA flagger certification within one year
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the water/wastewater industry.
• Possession of a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
• ACI certification;
• Erosion and Sediment Control certification
• NASSCO Certifications (PACP, MACP, LACP and/or ITCP)
• Water Distribution System Operators Certificate
• MDOT Certified Traffic Control Inspector

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees including recommendations for: selection, training, work assignments, and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination;
• Enforces the technical provision (standard specifications) of pipeline construction projects, rehabilitation contracts including water main replacement and cleaning & lining, sewer and water house connection renewals by lining and open-cut, sewer main and manhole rehabilitation by lining and open-cut, paving and restoration contracts; water and sewer main relocation contracts;
• In conjunction with the Administrative Contract Manager, schedules and conducts preconstruction meetings with contractor, sediment control specialist, state, county and local agencies;
• Supervises Construction Inspectors on construction contracts, monitors performance and documents disciplinary problems;
• Reviews and approves contractor’s current and final estimates, providing same to the Administrative Contract Manager;
• In concert with the Administrative Contract Manager, prepares change and field orders, which are issued by the Administrative Contract Manager;
• Recommends acceptance of work as being finally complete to the Administrative Contract Manager;
• Conducts and provides constructability reviews and design critiques;
• Conducts bid-ready contract package reviews for all Commission water and sewer pipeline and house connection contracts to ensure completeness;
• Meets with the contractor on a regular basis to resolve construction issues and coordinate on bid item quantities for work successfully completed;
• Prepares and updates daily, weekly and monthly reports;
• Reviews and recommends revisions to General Conditions, Standard Specifications and Standard Details;
• Trains new inspectors.
• On 24-hour call to work nights/weekends as warranted;
• Receives, reviews and approves/processes submittals, Closed Circuit Television Videos and associated reports from contractor;
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED