Project Manager

WSP • Columbia, MD

14h • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Manager for our Columbia, MD office. Be involved in projects with our Program and Construction Management Team in Charles County, MD and a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing transportation, roadway, streetscape, bridge, or other civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, and construction management.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing consultant and contractor performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling software, along with Microsoft Office applications.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Construction Manager Certification (CCM) preferred.
• Experience managing municipal, county, or state transportation capital projects.
• Familiarity with public procurement processes and consultant contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation and roadway capital improvement projects from planning through design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams while serving as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and quality, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with internal departments, regulatory agencies, utilities, consultants, contractors, and public stakeholders.
• Review consultant deliverables, design documents, cost estimates, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Manage project procurement activities, including consultant selections, contract negotiations, and change orders.
• Track project performance using key metrics and provide regular status reports to management.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure timely resolution of issues that could impact project delivery.
• Promote collaboration while maintaining accountability for project objectives.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level