Assistant Project Manager- Office Manager

Your Impact:

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Office Engineer/Assistant Project Manager] of Construction for our Clients Albany NY Field Office. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Job Description:

• Provide assistance to New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Project Manager as directed

• Assist Senior Project Manager and Senior Superintendents with their duties as necessary.

• Assist with monitoring progress on contractor submittals, Requests for Information, Information Bulletins, Change/Field Orders.

• Assist with monitoring progress and processing reports and required OGS documentation.

• Review/evaluate emergency contractors for the program

• Review and initiate construction emergency declarations to ensure applicability and coordinate response.

• Track open projects and work to close out projects after the initial emergency has been resolved.

• Work with Design and Construction divisions to ensure contractor's adherence to plans, specifications and generally accepted construction standards.

• Coordinate change orders and waivers for projects

• Responsible for RFI tracking

• Responsible for contract document review

• Basic scheduling techniques will be applied for schedule review

• Responsible for payment review and preparation

• Assist project Teams with multiple projects as requested.

• Provide support to other staff on processes and requirements, monitor contract compliance, participate in the development of contracts.

• Coordinate monthly scheduling meetings.

• Draft letters with little direction

• Create more complicated spreadsheets

• Use new software for office use programs and be able to create organization and flow charts in Visio

• Provide support to other staff on processes and requirements, monitor contract compliance, participate in the development of contracts.

• Provide afterhours coverage for emergency coordination as needed.

• Travel throughout the region may be required, vehicle will be necessary with valid driver's license.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma

• Minimum of 7 years' experience on smaller projects valued above $1M

Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Windows/Outlook/Word/Excel/Visio and scheduling applications

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Valid driver's license - Occasional travel within the region may be required.

• Proven ability to adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• This hire will be contingent upon client selection and successful background check.

• 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.

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• This role is subject to a client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of the client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

Preferred Qualifications

• AS degree or higher

• Experience with Submittal Exchange and Bluebeam preferred but not mandatory

• Experience with institutional construction preferred but not mandatory

• OSHA 30 Hour certified

• Proficient with web-based submittal collaboration systems

• Working knowledge with project scheduling software (i.e. Oracle Primavera)

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $53900 - $113100

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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