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Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP USA is currently seeking a Program Manager - Construction Logistics to be part of the EWR Redevelopment Program. This position will work out of the Newark, NJ Location. The program will replace the existing AirTrain with a new world-class Automated People Mover (APM) system that includes the design and construction of a guideway infrastructure, three passenger stations, maintenance facility and pedestrian connections. It also includes ongoing New Terminal A projects, early works, enabling works, New EWR Rail Station at grade public access, and Future New Terminal B.
Under the guidance of the Program Director, the ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the construction logistics and Construction Phasing for all Program Projects and Coordination with EWR Facilities, Construction Integration of Contract Packages, and design and construction activities, ensuring seamless coordination between contractors and stakeholders to reduce risk for the agency. The position requires strong construction management and technical background and a deep understanding of transportation design and construction.
Your Impact
- Supports the EWR Redevelopment Program Director in the construction and integration of the different contracts / packages / interfaces to minimize Airport Operation Impact.
- Responsible for developing comprehensive construction logistics and phasing strategy, overall integrated airport-wide construction staging / phasing plan and construction logistics playbook.
- Responsible for development of construction logistics plans that include phasing, laydown areas, haul routes, airside and landside deliveries.
- Responsible for oversight of handover of laydown areas from tenants to contractors and ensure seamless transitions between different contractors.
- Responsible for management of AirTrain shutdowns and operational impacts.
- Responsible for coordination of alternate service / segment shutdowns / bussing with other stakeholders.
- Lead weekly MOT lane closure meetings and issue meeting notes and action items.
- Responsible for coordinating road closures and detours between contractors, PA Traffic and EWR Facility Landside Operations and all key stakeholders to ensure minimum impact on passenger experience.
- Responsible for coordinating with contractors for installation of construction barriers / banners to enhance passenger experience.
- Responsible for coordinating with PA Units and PA Operations regarding runway closures, if any and airside impacts related to heavy construction equipment operations.
- Responsible for coordinating with 3rd party stakeholders like NJDOT and FAA.
- Responsible for construction integration / interfaces and sequencing between the various Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build contracts.
- Responsible for managing milestone turnover dates (including integration / interface) between different contracts.
- Responsible for managing the scope, cost and schedule as it relates to construction logistics.
- Responsible for constructability reviews of design builder packages.
- Responsible for managing the scope, cost and schedule as it relates to construction.
- Responsible for design and construction conflict resolution, change order review and approval.
- Responsible for organizing and leading construction progress meetings, other construction related meetings as required, issuance of meeting minutes, action tracker and tracking progress.
- Responsible for coordinating the Contractor Bussing Operations and manage the airport-wide parking for
public and contractors.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
LEED AP Building Design Construction (LEED)
LI-AC1
About Us
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.
