This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an Asphalt Manager to join their Construction Management team.
Your Impact
Role Summary:
Ensure asphalt materials are produced and placed as per the FDOT specifications by overseeing the FDOT Verification (VT) and Independent Verification (IV) processes, cross-checking with the FDOT Materials Acceptance and Certification (MAC) system, ensuring proper asphalt plant VT staffing, and responding to asphalt material failures.
Responsibilities:
Oversee asphalt plant VT and IV processes and manage asphalt plant VT staff.
Ensure the information in asphalt lot packages is correct and matches the information in MAC before it is submitted to Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) consultants.
Perform field reviews to ensure asphalt materials meet specifications. Examples include no segregation, bleeding, crushed aggregate, deformities, and surface smoothness deficiencies left in place. Work with CEI and Contractor to resolve non-compliance and offer technical support.
Address asphalt failures with CEI & contractor to ensure all materials meet specifications. Work with CEI Project Administrators (PA) on the MAC Material Acceptance and Resolution (MAR) process.
Establish and maintain excellent communication and coordination with FDOT team members, consultants, and contractors.
Perform Independent Assurance (IA) inspections on asphalt field technicians performing test method FM 5 509 Rolling Straightedge.
Perform asphalt plant visits and structural and friction course asphalt placement reviews on active Turnpike construction projects as needed (i.e., typically 2 plant visits and placement reviews per month).
Perform warranty reviews on asphalt pavements in the field. Estimated twenty (20) reviews per year.
Who You Are
Minimum Requirements:
Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and to large groups of people.
Ability to independently travel to project sites and occasionally travel with overnight stays at hotels.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and possibly weekends. Overtime is not expected but may be necessary.
Knowledge and proficiency with current information technology and computer programs. Some examples include Microsoft Office, SharePoint, GIS, and Power BI.
Knowledge of engineering concepts, terminology, principles, and techniques
High school diploma.
7 years of experience on FDOT Construction projects
Experience with asphalt production & field placement is required.
CTQP Asphalt Plant Levels 1 & 2 is required.
CTQP Asphalt Paving Levels 1 & 2 is desired or should be obtained within the first year.
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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.
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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.
