Early Career Construction Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Construction Engineer for our Chicago, IL office. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.  

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Provide limited office management of a construction management project.
• Develop Understanding for Project Specific - Contract requirements, Scope, Design, and Construction.
• Good Communication Skills - Develop Relationships with Clients, Contractors, Design team and other Consultants. 
• Read and understand Construction documents including design drawings and technical specifications.
• Perform constructability reviews - Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Work extensively with the project team (Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, and Consultants) in the development and execution of the construction plans.
• Ability to Develop and Manage a Project Schedule based on project requirements.
• Ability to Develop and Manage a Project Budget based on project requirements. 
• Coordinate Tasks and Deliverables with Design team associated with Project Schedule. 
• Review and track progress of Contractor’s Construction Schedule.
• Develop Project Specific Reporting templates – Daily Observation Report, Weekly Progress Report, and Monthly Progress Reports for submission to client, as needed. 
• Document / Track: Technical requirements, Shop drawings, Request for Information (RFI), Change-Orders and Punch-list items, etc.
• Attend Project Meetings – Develop and provide meeting minutes and action logs, as needed.
• Perform Construction Oversight - Observe Construction works and provide daily and weekly progress reports, as-required.
• Perform reviews of contractor’s daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness and consistency.
• Perform reviews of Contractors Pay applications.
• Change Order Management – Develop a Change Order report based on contract requirements, as-needed.
• Construction Close-Out – Track and Manage contract requirements for close-out, testing and inspections, commissioning, training / O& Manuals, punch-list and record drawings, etc.
• Travel as required 

 

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• Valid Illinois Driver's license.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Office Engineering duties on small to medium sized construction projects.
• E.I.T. Preferred.

 

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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