Vice President, Construction Manager

About the position

The Vice President, Construction Manager will lead construction management efforts for facilities projects, particularly focusing on the United States Postal Service program. This role involves overseeing the full project cycle, ensuring high-quality construction while adhering to budgets and schedules, and collaborating with various stakeholders including architects, engineers, and contractors. The position is critical in managing multiple projects simultaneously and requires strong decision-making skills and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management efforts for facilities projects, representing WSP as the overall design and construction representative.
• Provide field direction on typical coordination issues and documentation of all field directives.
• Establish best practice methodologies to achieve the highest quality construction within approved budgets and schedules.
• Work extensively with the project team in the development and execution of construction plans.
• Perform conflict resolution and coordination in the field.
• Conduct periodic site visits and inspect project progress.
• Ensure work is completed in conformity with design and company requirements.
• Document and track site observations and punch list items.
• Monitor all phases of project construction while maintaining master project files.
• Attend OAC and other site meetings frequently as the WSP representative.
• Provide weekly progress reports on assigned projects.
• Oversee and coordinate punch list activities.
• Assist in bidding reviews and conducting contracting interviews.
• Perform constructability reviews of design documents for multidisciplinary review.
• Perform contract reviews and review shop drawings, product data, and RFIs as needed.
• Participate in project turnover.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, working in a high volume capacity.
• Provide solid decision-making skills based on changing conditions.
• Work collaboratively in a team atmosphere.
• Travel as required to job sites.

Requirements

• Construction Management degree, Engineering degree, or equivalent relevant experience as a General Contractor.
• 12+ years of construction experience, including bidding process, coordinating punch list activities, and performing site visits and inspections.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a high volume environment, particularly in healthcare.
• Proficiency with Excel, Newforma, and other construction management software.
• Experience with building and infrastructure construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering systems, construction requirements, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail and results orientation.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and comply with company policies.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge effectively.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with WSP's health, safety, and conduct policies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings