Assistant Resident Engineer

$90,000 - $120,000/Yr

Arcadis - New York, NY

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Assistant Resident Engineer at Arcadis U.S. Inc. plays a crucial role in overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing contractor performance. This position involves technical review of construction plans, documentation processing, and acting as a liaison between contractors and design staff. The Assistant Resident Engineer will also supervise staff, lead meetings, and contribute to the overall success of municipal contracts in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction oversight on major municipal contracts.
• Provide technical review of construction plans and specifications for constructability and practicality.
• Act as a liaison to design staff to respond to Contractors' RFIs and review shop drawings.
• Assist the Construction Manager (CM) and/or Resident Engineer (RE) in managing office staff responsible for record keeping and drafting reports.
• Manage overall site safety and compliance with permit conditions.
• Monitor Contractor performance, schedule, and responsiveness to maintain project goals.
• Review, prepare, and process the Contractor payment process and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Assist in managing the inspection staff and delivery of daily inspector reports.
• Lead meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Use effective communication skills to lead project, safety, scheduling, and contract administration meetings.

Requirements

• Prior experience as an Office Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer in NYC.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace.
• Proficiency with Primavera and/or MS Project and the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage ARCADIS personnel and remain responsive to Corporate requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• 5-10 years' experience with at least 5 years of Assistant Resident Engineering or office engineering experience preferably for NYCDEP or NYCDDC.
• Professional Engineer - New York (active) preferred.
• Interest and ability to network, support proposals, and contribute to firm growth in the NYC construction market.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Optional wellbeing benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays
• 15-20 days PTO that accrue per year