Sr. Lead Maritime Construction Engineer

Sr. Lead Maritime Construction EngineerReq ID 8663Sr. Lead Maritime Construction EngineerWho We AreAt 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 OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Senior Lead Maritime Construction Engineer professional. The ideal candidate will be based out of our office in Tamuning, Guam .Lead construction oversight and owner's engineer duties on the Port of Guam Capital Improvement (CIP) Program and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.Your ImpactProvide oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.

Serve as the Maritime Construction Engineer on our Port of Guam contract by providing support to the Port's engineering department with oversight on the advertisement, selection and confirmation of design and construction management services for all major CIP projects.

Apply high-level marine engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements involving more complex building and infrastructure engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.

Perform professional marine engineering work and conduct more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, facilities, building, infrastructure, and usage to conform with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

Develop construction and installation plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, architects, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.

Involved from project inception to completion in the management of marine, port, and coastal design and construction of building and infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, new builds, operating specifications, building materials, phasing, and construction safety plans.

Oversees the development and implementation of advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for project life cycles, and the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems; implementing future-ready solutions with marine engineering design standards.

Provide high-level technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues relating to marine, port, and coastal systems.

Lead larger-scale marine engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.

Assist with engineering review of permit applications, marine engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.

Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs.

Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.

Develop a client base for providing high level marine, port, and coastal engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.

Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

Remain current in latest marine, port, and coastal engineering techniques and practices.

Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, building, infrastructure, transportation, and port authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.

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 AreRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior marine, port, and coastal design experience.

Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).

Highly proficient with marine and port practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.

Highly proficient with building and infrastructure design.

Experience with building and infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects.

Strong knowledge of relevant marine, port, and coastal construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities, structures and systems, applying applicable regulations and policies

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, architects, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.

Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, load calculations, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

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

Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Engineering.

40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.

Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Experience overseeing and verifying design and construction management services

Experience in the maritime industry with Port Authorities and Terminal Operators

#LI-AS1Additional RequirementsTo 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 DetailsTravel Required: 40%

Job Status: Regular

Employee Type: Full

Primary Location: GUAM - S MARINE CORPS DR

All locations: Guam, US-HI-Honolulu, US-WA-Seattle

About WSPWSP 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 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.comWSP 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.