Assistant Construction Manager

This Opportunity The Assistant Construction Manager role is a position within the WSP program management team supporting CTDOT during construction of the Walk Bridge Replacement Program in Norwalk, CT. This position provides day‑to‑day technical, coordination, and documentation support to the Construction Managers and assists with integrating construction‑phase information into program reporting, change management, and issue tracking processes. In person attendance at the program office in Norwalk, CT is required. The role supports construction coordination by preparing reports and cost information, maintaining logs and tracking tools, documenting meetings, and facilitating communication among CTDOT, CE&I staff, designers, and the program management team. The position is designed to support the effective performance of senior Construction Managers and to provide early‑career exposure to large, complex transportation construction programs. Your Impact Program Reporting & Documentation * Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly program reports related to construction progress, issues, risks, and schedule activities. * Prepare draft technical memoranda, briefing materials, and presentations to support CTDOT and Program Management needs. * Record, prepare, and distribute meeting agendas and minutes for construction‑related meetings. * Track action items and follow‑up items to support issue resolution. Change Management & Cost Support * Assist with development of construction‑phase cost estimates related to Design Issue Change Orders (DICOs) and potential changes. * Maintain logs and tracking tools for DICOs, potential changes, and other construction‑related items. * Coordinate with Construction Managers to update potential change logs and provide summary information for program reporting. Construction Coordination Support * Support coordination between the Construction Managers, CEI staff, designers, and program management team members. * Assist with organizing and tracking design‑construction interface issues requiring follow‑up or resolution. * Support third‑party coordination efforts (railroad, utilities, other agencies) by preparing correspondence, tracking responses, and organizing information. Schedule, Risk & Controls Support * Coordinate with Project Controls staff to support construction‑related schedule, cost, and risk reporting. * Assist with tracking emerging issues, risks, and mitigation actions identified during construction meetings. * Maintain and update the program Commitment Tracking Log and support coordination and reporting of commitment and closure. * Help organize and maintain issue resolution logs, commitment tracking inputs, and construction‑related program records. Who You Are Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field * Minimum 3-5 years of post-education experience supporting construction, design, or program management activities.

• Engineer in Training certification
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare clear written documentation, reports, meeting minutes, and

summary materials. * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with SharePoint or program management systems is a plus. * Ability to work collaboratively in a multi‑discipline, multi‑stakeholder environment. * Strong communication and follow‑up skills. 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): $88,500 - $120,000 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 and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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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 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.

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