Assistant Resident Engineer

AECOM • New York, NY

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) reporting out of its New York Project Office. The ARE supports the Resident Engineer (RE) and Construction Manager (CM) in administering construction contracts, coordinating field operations, overseeing inspection and documentation processes, and monitoring progress and contract compliance. The role involves working with CM field staff, contractors, NYCDEP, permit administrators, and other project staff to support delivery of water and wastewater projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and at least 6 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course.
• Experience in water and wastewater process engineering.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects.

Nice To Haves

• EIT or PE license.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Health and Safety Course.
• NYCDEP Scaffolding Training (4 Hour).
• NYCDEP Erosion and Sediment Control Training (4 Hour).
• NYCDEP BEDC EHS Standards Training (4 Hour).
• PMIS e-Builder Training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer with construction contract administration and related responsibilities.
• Maintain the contract drawing record set, incorporating revisions and reflecting installed field conditions.
• Direct field inspection staff assignments and review their Daily Inspection Reports.
• Attend contractor coordination meetings and help resolve conflicts, coordinating with the CM and DSDC staff as needed.
• Ensure time-and-material (T&M) records are maintained as required.
• Brief CM field staff daily, inform the CM and RE about issues affecting progress, and recommend courses of action and solutions.
• Confirm CM inspection staff perform work in accordance with DEP criteria and guidelines, contract documents, change orders, AECOM policies and procedures, and permit requirements.
• Coordinate staging and contractor field operations to help achieve scheduled completion dates.
• Prepare communications to NYCDEP and participate in weekly and monthly status meetings.
• Participate in management report preparation as needed.
• Prepare minutes for construction contract progress meetings and special meetings, and follow up on critical issues and tasks for the RE.
• Monitor Construction Management PMIS data files in e-Builder for current and accurate entries, including risk, issues, disputed work, claims, RFIs, payment tracking, NCRs, and correspondence.
• Assist the RE in identifying and tracking follow-up items, including DEP reports and aerial photography requirements.
• Log and track subcontractor approval requests, check references, and prepare responses.
• Review contractor requests for partial payments before RE approval, verify supporting documentation, monitor T&M sheets for extra work and allowances, and maintain the payment book.
• Track contractor certifications for materials, designs, and tests to verify contract specification requirements are met.
• Maintain contract closeout documentation, including controlled inspections, occupation or use prior to completion, substantial completion, extensions of time, final reporting, and equipment tracking logs.
• Assist the Permit Administrator in ensuring required permits are in place and applications or renewals are submitted in time for upcoming work.
• Maintain a log of contractor non-conformances and their status in e-Builder.
• Ensure inspectors’ daily reports are completed in accordance with DEP SOP.
• Update and maintain the potential change order (PCO) log based on RFI responses and ongoing field conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence, depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits and perks, depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options and well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level