Assistant Resident Engineer

WSP•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer for its New York, New York office. This role is part of a dynamic, national professional construction management organization that fosters careers and expands its client base throughout the New York area. The position involves managing inspection and office staff, handling record keeping, correspondence, and report compilation, and collaborating with clients, contractors, designers, and staff. The Assistant Resident Engineer will chair project meetings, monitor contractor performance, review inspection reports and payment quantities, prepare Change Orders, and coordinate responses to contractor submittals. The role also includes overseeing site safety, quality, permit compliance, and coordinating with adjacent projects. Additionally, the position requires informing the public about upcoming work and minimizing disruptions, working collaboratively with various authorities on infrastructure projects, and exercising responsible and ethical decision-making in adherence to WSP's Code of Conduct. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

BS in Engineering or equivalent.
7-10 years’ experience in transportation infrastructure related construction projects (rail, highway, bridge, aviation, and ports).
Experience in successful delivery of NYC regional projects for transportation infrastructure agencies such as The Port Authority of NYNJ, MTA, NYSDOT, NYSTA, and others.
Ability to supervise inspection staff.
Ability to review/approve shop drawings, contractor schedules, permit and inspection requirements.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of Site Manager.
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.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

PE /RA or CCM is a plus
Rail experience is a plus.
ACI Certification is a plus.
OSHA 10 Hour Certification.

Responsibilities

Manage inspection and office staff.
Responsible for record keeping, correspondence, compiling and delivering of required reports.
Ongoing collaboration with clients, contractors/subcontractors, designers, subordinate and support staff.
Chair various project meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes.
Monitoring contractor performance, scheduling, effectiveness and quality control.
Review and approve daily inspection reports and payment quantities in accordance with regional agency requirements.
Prepare Change Orders for overruns, changed conditions and additional work.
Log and coordinate with the designer to respond to contractors’ submittals, RFIs and shop drawings.
Oversee site safety, quality, permit compliance, and coordination with other adjacent projects.
Work with clients to inform public about upcoming work and potential impacts.
Work with the Contractor to minimize disruptions to the public.
Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects.
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.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.