General Superintendent

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a General Superintendent to be based out of NY MTA Headquarters in lower Manhattan. Be a part of our PMCM Team and a member of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. This position is working as part of the MTA’s Small Business Development and Mentoring Program managing inspection staff at numerous construction project sites, inspecting and overseeing construction work in the field but also mentoring and training Small Business Contractors and project CM staff on how to perform the tasks necessary for completing MTA projects. Projects are throughout the New York metropolitan area supporting all MTA Agencies with selected candidate reporting directly to project sites and visiting multiple sites daily. Your Impact • Working independently in the field at numerous project construction sites monitoring the contractual compliance of all construction activities and the performance of inspection and supervisory staff assigned to individual projects. • Provide direction and guidance to Contractors and project staff for all construction operations with a primary focus on enforcing MTA safety requirements and quality assurance. • Schedule and assign personnel to individual projects insuring attendance at daily start of shift project toolbox meetings and end of shift meetings. • Oversee project staff in the performance of field tests of construction materials and the reviewing of submissions including shop drawings and work plans. • Ensure and review the preparation of detailed daily work reports by assigned staff. • Coordinate, schedule, and interact with MTA staff for inspections, access and protection, flagging, safety, and project management. • Review Contractors’ submissions of Safe Work Plans, Quality Work Plans and Phasing Plans providing mentoring for preparation of submissions. • Oversee staff’s performance of checks and calculations for quantity payment items used in preparation of contract payments. • Participate in project meetings and ensure the contractors and supervision field staff are conforming to all health and safety standards including any safety reporting requirements. • Oversee the scheduling and performance of Special Inspections. • Address any field concerns and schedule impacts with the MTA Project Management and the assigned Project Manager. • Work with the Contractor to minimize disruptions to the public in compliance with project phasing plans, MPT plans and permits. • Perform Constructability reviews and pro-actively review the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and discuss potential project issues with Project Manager and/or MTA management. • Keep the Project Manager and/or MTA management informed on all contract discrepancies and differing field conditions. • Electronic entry of data and reports into web-based construction management software application. Provide mentoring to MTA Small Business Contractors for the necessary performance and submissions to meet project completion dates. • Exposure to railroad construction environments and year-round weather conditions. Potential for working days, nights, and weekends. • 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. • Responsible for the performance of staff assigned to individual projects.