Contract Manager

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Contract Manager for our Colombia, MD office. The position would be working out of our client location in Hyattsville, MD . Be involved in projects with our Construction Management team and be part of a growing organization that meets our clientu2019s objectives and solve their challenges. The Contract Manager enforces the technical requirements for new pipeline construction contracts; water distribution and sewer collection system rehabilitation contracts; renewed service connections; new house service connections; health hazards, paving and landscaping restoration in close coordination with administrative contract managers and performs related duties as required. An employee in this class supervises subordinate technical/inspection personnel who are assigned to a particular Contract Manager while acting as the Commission's and the Engineering and Construction Teamu2019s representative in the field. Work involves the application of sound construction management, technical knowledge and judgment gained through extensive experience in the construction field and assignments relating to the enforcement of the above referenced contract types. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Construction Manager and in close coordination with the Administrative Contract Manager, who represents the client by managing the administrative provisions of the contracts. Your Impact + Supervises employees including recommendations for: selection, training, work assignments, and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination; + Enforces the technical provision (standard specifications) of pipeline construction projects, rehabilitation contracts including water main replacement and cleaning & lining, sewer and water house connection renewals by lining and open-cut, sewer main and manhole rehabilitation by lining and open-cut, paving and restoration contracts; water and sewer main relocation contracts; + In conjunction with the Administrative Contract Manager, schedules and conducts preconstruction meetings with contractor, sediment control specialist, state, county and local agencies; + Supervises Construction Inspectors on construction contracts, monitors performance and documents disciplinary problems; + Reviews and approves contractoru2019s current and final estimates, providing same to the Administrative Contract Manager; + In concert with the Administrative Contract Manager, prepares change and field orders, which are issued by the Administrative Contract Manager; + Recommends acceptance of work as being finally complete to the Administrative Contract Manager; + Conducts and provides constructability reviews and design critiques; + Conducts bid-ready contract package reviews for all Commission water and sewer pipeline and house connection contracts to ensure completeness; + Meets with the contractor on a regular basis to resolve construction issues and coordinate on bid item quantities for work successfully completed; + Prepares and updates daily, weekly and monthly reports; + Reviews and recommends revisions to General Conditions, Standard Specifications and Standard Details; + Trains new inspectors. + On 24-hour call to work nights/weekends as warranted; + Receives, reviews and approves/processes submittals, Closed Circuit Television Videos and associated reports from contractor; + Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSPu2019s Code of Conduct, and related policies and procedures. + Performs other duties as assigned. #LI-TD1 Who You Are Required Qualifications + High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years inspection experience and 2 years of progressively responsible para-professional civil engineering experience at the senior inspector level; Education experience may be reduce the number of years inspection experience required + Contract Manageru2019s shall have managed four water or sewer contracts in the past four years and have at least five or more years of experience in water main construction/rehabilitation and/or sewer mainlining, replacement by excavation and pipe bursting + Candidates should possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license with no more than 4 points + Obtain Erosion and Sediment Control u201cYellow Cardu201d within one year + Obtain MD SHA flagger certification within one year + Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSPu2019s health, safety and drug/alcohol, and harassment policies. Preferred Qualifications + Experience in the water/wastewater industry. + Possession of a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification + Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) + ACI certification; + Erosion and Sediment Control certification + NASSCO Certifications (PACP, MACP, LACP and/or ITCP) + Water Distribution System Operators Certificate + MDOT Certified Traffic Control Inspector WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employeeu2019s 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): $37-40/hr 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 applicantu2019s 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 applicantu2019s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. 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. 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 employeeu2019s 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 u2013 no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Created: 2026-03-02