Demolition Management Professional

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As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Experienced Demolition Management Professional to support our Novi, Michigan office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team, collaborating with other business lines across the organization to meet our clients’ objectives and solve their challenges.

Takes part in providing local technical leadership for the management and oversight of complex demolition projects with multiple subcontractors and discipline professionals. Provides local planning and leadership for the execution of regulated material removal, decommissioning and demolition, and waste management on behalf of project clients. Develops schedules and objectives for the project team, being a champion for the project’s health, safety, environmental, and quality goals as well as the project schedule. Proactively identifies task and technical issues and takes actions to mitigate risk. Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards. Strongly represents WSP’s culture through positive and frequent communication and collaboration with the project team, including the client, other professionals, and subcontractors. Seeks out opportunities to share knowledge with and mentor junior staff, imparting technical skills to others.

Your Impact

• Examine and interpret written and graphic construction plans, schedules and quantities.
• Support project management in leading functional areas such as site inspection and quantity verification, waste staging area inspections, surveying and material sampling and testing.
• Knowledgeable regarding decontamination, decommissioning, and demolition best practices, applicable regulations, means and methods, and contractor environment.
• Verify that work is performed safely and in accordance with the project plans and specifications.
• Provide leadership and direction to junior-level field staff in the execution of oversight requirements.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
• Develop periodic (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) reports related to work progress across multiple sites.
• Examine contractor and consultant reports related to materials testing and examination and anticipate any risks to project objectives.
• 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 Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, construction management, or a closely related discipline.
• 3+ years of demolition oversight experience, including regulated materials (e.g., asbestos-containing materials, PCB-containing materials, universal waste) abatement, waste management, and dismantling via mechanical means and methods of commercial and/or industrial facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications, permit requirements, test data, schedules and budgets.
• Familiar with relevant environmental and construction laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively, professionally, and succinctly to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Ability to perform physical activities required such as squatting, bending, lifting, climbing and traversing difficult terrain, as may be required on site visits.
• Proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Travel may be periodically required depending on project-specific requirements (approximately 10-15%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or graduate certifications in a closely-related discipline.
• Licensure as a Michigan Asbestos Building Inspector, or ability to obtain licensure.
• A member of and/or actively participating in local professional practice organizations.

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