PCI Area Lead

WSP•Austin, TX

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Technical Manager, Construction Management for its Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector. The position is based out of the Austin, Texas office and is primarily field-based, with work at various locations in the region. The role supports WSP’s Project Management team and its work to meet client objectives and solve project challenges. The position oversees planning and execution of large-scale, technically complex construction projects. It provides strategic direction, resolves high-impact field issues, and ensures alignment with client expectations, contract requirements, and performance objectives. The role leads multidisciplinary teams, supports long-term project strategies, promotes innovation in construction practices, and advances risk mitigation to preserve schedule, cost, and safety performance. It also serves as a trusted advisor to clients and internal leadership, mentors team members, and contributes to construction delivery excellence.

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 on 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.
Familiarity with federal, state, and local permitting, inspection, and environmental compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of QA/QC standards, field inspection practices, and documentation procedures.
Ability to read and interpret 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 across various project phases.
Experience training, mentoring, and leading junior and mid-level construction professionals.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills when 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 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.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 a related professional organization.

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.
Resolve complex field issues with design engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
Evaluate schedules and address risks to critical-path activities and milestone completion.
Oversee construction quality assurance, testing protocols, and corrective actions.
Lead site safety assessments and hazard identification, coordinating with safety officers.
Facilitate progress meetings, prepare executive-level reporting, and brief clients on field conditions.
Monitor fieldwork 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 in accordance with reporting standards.
Coordinate with environmental and permitting specialists to meet site-specific regulatory requirements.
Help develop logistics plans, site-access strategies, and staging coordination.
Mentor junior staff and provide field-based training and technical knowledge transfer.
Support review and negotiation of construction claims or disputes with 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.
Coordinate with scheduling and cost management teams to align field conditions with project controls.
Stay informed about 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.