PCI Area Lead

WSP•Austin, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Technical Manager, Construction Management for its Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector, based in the Austin, Texas office. The role is primarily field-based and involves working at various locations in the region. The position oversees planning and execution of large-scale, technically complex construction projects, providing strategic direction, resolving significant field issues, and aligning work with client expectations, contract requirements, and performance objectives. It leads multidisciplinary teams, supports long-term project strategies, promotes innovative construction practices, and advances risk mitigation to protect schedule, cost, quality, and safety outcomes. The role also advises clients and internal leadership, mentors team members, and contributes to construction delivery excellence. The position represents WSP in field interactions with clients, contractors, and public agencies, while coordinating closely with design, project controls, scheduling, cost management, environmental, permitting, and safety teams. It supports construction planning, contract administration, project reporting, claims and dispute analysis, digital construction management practices, proposals, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a closely related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in construction management or related areas.
Expert knowledge of construction practices, contract administration, and field coordination processes.
Demonstrated leadership managing construction field activities across large and complex projects.
Ability to evaluate design documents and identify constructability issues or value engineering opportunities.
Experience with critical path method scheduling, earned value tracking, and progress assessment.
Advanced understanding of site safety practices, incident response protocols, and hazard mitigation strategies.
Familiarity with federal, state, and local permitting, inspection, and environmental compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of QA/QC standards, field inspection practices, and documentation procedures.
Proficiency reading and interpreting technical specifications, shop drawings, and contract documents.
Ability to negotiate and resolve field conflicts and change-related impacts.
Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
Working knowledge of project controls systems and integration of field data into cost and schedule tracking.
Experience supporting and responding to audits, claims, and forensic field evaluations.
Ability to manage multiple contractors and site activities simultaneously across various phases.
Experience training, mentoring, and leading junior and mid-level construction professionals.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with field staff, designers, clients, and stakeholders.
Ability to support proposal development with constructability insight, field logistics, and execution planning.
Ability to write clear and actionable reports, correspondence, and field memos.
Understanding of commissioning, system startup, and final project turnover activities.
Experience supporting dispute resolution processes and negotiating technical solutions.
Record of ethical behavior, sound judgment, and professional conduct in field environments.
Ability to support innovation and efficiency in construction delivery through lessons learned and best-practice sharing.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or equivalent credential.
OSHA 30-hour certification or equivalent health and safety training.
Prior experience with public-private partnership (P3) or alternative project delivery methods.
Experience managing construction programs in transportation, energy, water, or buildings.
Active membership in CMAA, ASCE, DBIA, or related professional organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead construction field oversight to ensure compliance with contract documents, design specifications, and regulatory standards.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contractors on construction sequencing, resource planning, and project phasing.
Review and approve RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and construction change documentation.
Identify and resolve complex field issues with design engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
Evaluate project schedules and address risks to critical path activities and milestone completion.
Supervise construction quality assurance processes, testing protocols, and corrective actions.
Lead site safety assessments, hazard identification, and coordination with safety officers.
Facilitate construction progress meetings, prepare executive-level reports, and brief clients on field conditions.
Monitor field progress and contractor performance against scope, budget, and timelines.
Review and verify contractor payment applications and support change management.
Support constructability reviews, design feasibility evaluations, and preconstruction planning.
Document project risks, mitigation strategies, and field observations according to reporting standards.
Coordinate with environmental and permitting specialists to ensure site-specific regulatory compliance.
Contribute to logistics plans, site access strategies, and staging coordination.
Mentor and train junior staff and transfer technical knowledge in the field.
Support review and negotiation of construction claims or disputes through technical analysis and field documentation.
Participate in lessons-learned exercises and improve construction delivery systems.
Represent WSP in field interactions with client representatives, contractors, and public agencies.
Support digital construction management tools and consistent documentation practices.
Provide technical input to proposals and business development pursuits as needed.
Collaborate with scheduling and cost management teams to align field conditions with project controls.
Maintain knowledge of emerging construction practices, industry standards, and regulatory developments.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.