Description
WSP is seeking a Bridge Resident Engineer to oversee new, replacement, or rehabilitated structures with construction values ranging from $1-$50 million. The successful candidate will be based in Portland, Augusta, or Eliot, ME, or Merrimack, NH.
The Bridge Resident Engineer will manage and oversee various work elements, including excavation, backfilling, compaction, cast-in-place concrete, installation of structural steel, precast elements, bridge seats, bearings and joints, bridge rail, drainage, and other incidental items. They will report to the Construction Manager or Project Manager and may act as their representative.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a staff of inspectors and on-call material technicians or surveyors
- Daily interface with contractors, subcontractors, and project owners
- Chairing progress meetings and preparing minutes
- Reviewing and interpreting construction contract documents
- Overseeing work for conformance to plans and specifications
- Reviewing technical submittals and shop drawings
- Anticipating and resolving design and construction issues
- Completing daily reports and tracking unit price quantities
- Leading the contractor's pay requisition development, review, and approval process
- Evaluating potential change orders and making recommendations
- Monitoring maintenance of traffic for compliance
- Taking and compiling photographs for tracking daily progress
- Updating red-line drawings using Bluebeam
- Preparing and updating punch lists
- Coordinating final inspections and preparing final pay estimates
- Supporting the finals closeout process
The ideal candidate will have:
- A high school diploma
- 9 years of applicable experience, including 4 years of supervising staff
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Average proficiency with MS Word Suite
- A valid driver's license
- A proven track record of upholding workplace safety
Preferred qualifications include:
- An associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- ACI or NETTCP certifications
- Hands-on experience with construction management software such as Site or Field Manager, APPIA, Procore, IPD, or similar systems
- Demonstrated supervisory skills