Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Project Manager for our Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Internationa Airport (HJAIA) office in Atlanta, GA. This person will support the Airport’s Capital Improvement Program portfolio of construction projects to modernize and expand the airport. Be involved in projects with our Aviation PM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• The Project Manager is responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination and successful completion of large construction projects, or specialized portions of multiple projects, to meet time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and contract administration.
• Leverages advanced technical expertise to manage complex aspects of the project and is accountable for the resolution of issues requiring the application of specialized knowledge in high-risk trades.
• Performs design and constructability reviews of projects.
• Assists with evaluation of change order requests, requests for information, and other change issues.
• Assists the Construction Manager (CM) and Quality Manager (QM) in addressing and verifying conformance to the project's quality control plan in accordance with quality assurance requirements.
• Ensures final project deliverables (As-Builts & O&M Manuals) meet HJAIA standards.
• Provides risk management feedback on all assigned projects prior to and during construction

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience post-graduation experience.
• Maintains a robust understanding of safety requirements for all aspects of the site, including pre-planning, coordination with designer team, monitoring of construction activities and site conditions, and taking corrective actions to non-compliant work.
• Utilizes technical expertise to solve problems.
• Seeks out and secures advanced resources when additional expertise is required.
• Monitor/review draft and final deliverables for adherence to these requirements.
• Follow-up on legislation and commitments associated with the project.
• Represent the owner in the negotiation of any & all matters related to cost, schedule & contract.
• Represent the owner in the negotiation of changes to Contractor scope of work.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and manage the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Monitor and regularly report to management on the progress of all project activity, including significant milestones and any conditions that could impact project cost or schedule.
• Establish regular meetings to review project status and formulate action items
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Aviation construction experience

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: 10%
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: ATLANTA - 3340 PEACHTREE RD
• All locations: US-GA-Atlanta

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. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid 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.