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WSP USA Office Manager in Kennesaw, Georgia
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an Office Manager to join their PMCM team in Kennesaw, GA.
Your Impact
Job Summary:
This is advanced-level administrative and technical work supporting engineers in functional areas of roadway construction inspection: materials sampling, inspection, and testing.
Employee supports engineers in managing the office aspects of the project.
Work usually involves, but is not limited to, reviewing plans for constructability, attending field plan reviews, and processing progress statements, final construction reports, Construction Contract modifications, and project close-out.
Who You Are
Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma
7 years of professional experienceincluding 4 years of road & bridge construction engineering inspection experience having performed/assisted in project related duties [(i.e., reviewing and processing progress and final construction reports, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, processing Construction Contract modifications, etc.)].
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in planning work details and making technical decisions related to the office aspects of the project. Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written), perform basic mathematical calculations (algebra and geometry).
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures, and follow simple technical instructions.
Skilled in the use of computers (Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet).
Experience in spreadsheet data entry.
Should be familiar with the Department’s Procedures including the Construction Manual covering the project-related duties as stated above and be proficient in the computer programs necessary to perform these duties.
Certifications (Ability to obtain within 6 months):
Passing scores on GDOT’s Engineering Skills Development tests – Group 1 (Basic Highway Plan Reading Basic Construction Surveying, and Basic Highway Math). Certifications from other agencies or states may be substituted.
Preferred: - Prior experience having performed the above duties as an employee or consultant for a State Highway Agency.
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 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.