Senior Construction Manager

This Opportunity WSP is seeking an experienced Full-time Senior Construction Manager for our Louisiana office. This role will be part of our Construction Management team and will oversee construction projects in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in general.

This role will support both new construction and renovation efforts, ensuring all work aligns with project specifications, regulatory standards, and stakeholder expectations.

Candidates will be well-versed in all phases of construction projects, familiar with minimum code requirements, and capable of navigating design documents and contract specifications with confidence.

Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves coordination not only with the Contractor but also with a wide range of stakeholders, including client team, WSP business lines, Environmental teams, and others. Your Impact

• Manage and oversee all phases of construction ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate daily activities with contractors and a broad range of stakeholders, including city and county team, WSP business line(s), Operations, and Environmental teams.
• Review and evaluate contractor schedules, monitor progress, and identify potential risks or delays and advise client on potential action(s).
• Support the change management process by assessing proposed changes and facilitating necessary approvals.
• Navigate and interpret design documents, technical specifications, and contract requirements with accuracy and confidence.
• Ensure construction activities meet required code requirements and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively across teams to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to decision-making and issue resolution
• Provide field oversight and documentation, including daily inspection reports and tracking deficiencies.
• Coordination not only with the Contractor but also with a wide range of stakeholders, including client team, WSP business lines, Environmental teams, and others.
• Collaborate with inspectors and project managers to verify installed quantities and support pay application reviews.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on large infrastructure projects
• Well-versed in all phases of construction projects, familiar with minimum code requirements, and capable of navigating design documents and contract specifications with confidence
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
• Strong understanding of environmental codes and regulatory requirements relevant to airport construction
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and SharePoint
• Familiarity with building codes and standards, and ability to interpret design documents and contract specifications
• Strong communication skills are essential
• Valid Driver’s License
• Available for occasional night-time work as required by project schedules or operational needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred

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?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.