Resident Engineer/Project Manager

WSP•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Resident Engineer/Project Manager for its Vancouver, Washington office, with Portland, Oregon also listed as a location. The position combines project delivery with business development and client relationship responsibilities, supporting the growth of WSP’s Construction Management practice across Southwest Washington and Oregon. The role will help lead and support transportation and infrastructure programs, including the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, ODOT I-5 Rose Quarter Improvements, City of Washougal 32nd Street Railroad Grade Separation PDB, City of Longview Columbia Heights Road Improvements, Cowlitz County Tower Road Bridge Replacement, and WSDOT Southwest Region Construction Support Contracts. The successful candidate will pursue opportunities and build relationships with public agencies and other clients, develop strategic teaming partners, and contribute to the continued growth of the regional business. The role also involves planning staffing and schedules, managing project teams and sub-consultants, supervising field and office personnel, and ensuring quality in field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and construction work. The position requires applying construction engineering knowledge, exercising independent judgment on significant challenges, and maintaining high-quality inspection standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
At least 12 years of overall experience, including demonstrated Project Manager or Resident Engineer experience on highway, infrastructure, and/or transit/rail projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Oregon or Washington.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
Familiarity with construction management marketing and the Project Manager, Construction Manager, or Resident Engineer role.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Demonstrated team-building ability, strong interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills.
Ability to foster collaboration between technical and management teams working from other locations.
Knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Analytical mindset and ability to exercise sound judgment.
Computer literacy.
Ability to travel for work when needed.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass motor vehicle screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project scheduling, estimating, and constructability reviews.
Civil infrastructure (roadway/bridge) construction, water/stormwater construction, and/or program management experience with medium to large projects.
Understanding of pursuit management and client relationship building.
Experience with local, state, federal, and transit organizations in Oregon and Washington.
Demonstrated success as a seller/doer leading pursuits, winning work, and growing client accounts.
Experience serving as an Owner’s Representative on public infrastructure programs.
Experience with alternative delivery methods, including Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and CM/GC.
Experience supporting procurement, risk management, constructability reviews, partnering, and owner advisory services for alternative delivery projects.
Experience recruiting inspectors, office engineers, and contract administration personnel.

Responsibilities

Develop client relationships and pursue new opportunities with WSDOT, ODOT, cities, counties, ports, and transit agencies.
Conduct marketing and networking activities to maintain client relationships, win project pursuits, and develop strategic teaming partners.
Contribute to the growth of WSP’s Construction Management business across Southwest Washington and Oregon.
Develop staffing plans and schedules to meet task requirements and deliver technical excellence and quality work.
Collaborate with WSP business line leads and project managers.
Manage sub-consultants and project teams.
Supervise field inspection and field office personnel and conduct performance reviews.
Review work in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Provide quality control for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, and surveying.
Apply construction engineering principles and independently make decisions on significant construction engineering challenges.
Develop and maintain high-quality team inspection standards.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation or other personal time
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings