Construction Manager

Senior Construction Manager

WSP is currently initiating a search for senior Construction Managers in the New York City region. The Construction Managers will be involved in projects managed by our regional Project Management/Construction Management team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives.

The Candidate will provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of complex rail transportation design-build projects, serving as a key member of the project delivery team and confirming that work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements. This role requires close coordination with the client, Design-Builder teams, (contractors and consultants), technical disciplines, operations, safety, quality, and project controls teams throughout the project's planning, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.

Your Impact

Construction Management & Coordination

• Provide day-to-day oversight of design and construction activities for large-scale rail transportation design-build projects.
• Coordinate field activities among the Design-Builder, subcontractors, consultants, operations personnel, and other internal and external project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction sequencing, site logistics, access requirements, work plans, and interfaces to support safe and efficient delivery.
• Participate in, and direct progress, coordination and field meetings; document decisions, action items, responsible parties, and required follow-up.
• Identify field issues early and coordinate timely resolution with engineering, quality, safety, project controls, and commercial teams.
• Provide directions to subordinate support staff.

Contract Administration & Change Management

• Review and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and other governing requirements.
• Oversee the administration of RFIs, submittals, nonconformance reports, field directives, change orders, payment applications, and contractor correspondence.
• Evaluate proposed scope, cost, and schedule changes; assess supporting documentation and potential project impacts; and provide clear recommendations.
• Confirm that project decisions and Design-Builder performance align with formal contract requirements and approved procedures.
• Facilitate the maintenance of complete and traceable records to support issue resolution, negotiations, claims avoidance, and project closeout.

Schedule, Cost & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor progress against the approved schedule, contractual milestones, budget, and performance requirements.
• Review schedule updates, look-ahead plans, productivity assumptions, sequencing, recovery plans, and potential delays.
• Coordinate with project controls personnel to track cost, forecast, progress measurement, risks, trends, and key performance indicators.
• Identify emerging schedule or cost concerns and support development and implementation of corrective actions and mitigation plans.
• Present concise status information at client meetings, internal reviews and executive briefings.

Technical, Quality & Constructability Oversight

• Review ongoing construction activities for consistency with contract documents, approved designs, applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate design and construction interfaces and support resolution of technical clarifications, field conditions, and constructability concerns.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, value engineering evaluations, and readiness assessments as required.
• Oversee the Quality Manager's activities and support audits, inspections, corrective actions, and closure of nonconforming work.
• Oversee testing and commissioning teams to support system readiness, turnover, and acceptance activities.

Safety, Risk & Regulatory Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and oversee compliance with project safety plans, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in identification, assessment, communication, and assist in mitigation of construction, operational, commercial, schedule, quality, and stakeholder risks.
• Facilitate coordination with client stakeholders, railroad operations, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, utilities, and third parties.
• Support safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory audits, reviews, and required corrective actions.
• Escalate significant risks, noncompliance, and performance concerns through the appropriate project governance channels.

Stakeholder Management, Reporting & Closeout

• Maintain clear, concise, and professional communication with the client, Design-Builders, project teams, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation of meeting materials, reports, logs, correspondence, dashboards, presentations, and decision records.
• Coach and coordinate project staff to promote accountability, collaboration, timely follow-through, and consistent delivery practices.
• Oversee the completeness of turnover and closeout documentation, including as-built records, testing records, punch-list items, warranties, and required approvals.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and comply with WSP policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by project and business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive construction management or construction project management experience, including large-scale transportation, rail, infrastructure, or complex facility projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction activities in a design-build or similarly complex project delivery environment.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and administering construction contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple contractors, disciplines, stakeholders, and concurrent work activities in an active, safety-critical environment.
• Strong leadership, field coordination, decision-making, problem-solving, and issue-resolution skills.
• Solid understanding of construction means and methods, contract administration, change management, scheduling, cost control, quality, safety, risk, and closeout.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• OSHA 10-hour certification or ability to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in construction related field
• 12 or more years of construction management experience on large, complex rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience with rail or transit infrastructure is strongly.
• Prior experience with regional rail operators such as Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, NYC Transit, Amtrak, or comparable rail and transit agencies.
• Professional credentials such as PE, RA, CCM, PMP, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with project and construction management systems; familiarity with BIM, AutoCAD, scheduling software, eBuilder, and Procore.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on supporting employees' health and financial stability throughout their careers. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation or other personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.