Resident Engineer Water

Mott MacDonaldNew York, NY
$152,000 - $186,000Hybrid

About The Position

Mott MacDonald is looking for a Resident Engineer to join their construction management team in the New York City area. The role involves providing construction management services for water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and pipeline construction projects. The company emphasizes employee ownership, sustainability, innovation, and empowering employees to learn and grow. They value potential and diverse perspectives, encouraging applications even if not all requirements are met.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree
  • 10+ years of experience performing construction management, of which minimum 3 years in water/wastewater projects
  • NYS PE (Required)
  • 30 HR OSHA safety training
  • 5+ years on DEP projects
  • Proficiency in the use of computers to prepare reports using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience working in/for municipal agencies or utility infrastructure organizations
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to respond proactively in a high-paced environment and willingness to adjust and respond effectively to changes

Nice To Haves

  • CCM (Preferred)
  • ENVSP (Preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants within the five boroughs.
  • Support construction safety implementation through understanding of safety requirements.
  • Assist with project controls activities such as schedule control, cost control, change management, risk management, and reporting tools.
  • Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used.
  • Review of contractor progress payment requests.
  • Enforcement of contract documents including plans and specifications.
  • Assist during inspection of start-up and commissioning activities.

Benefits

  • Personal and group performance bonuses
  • 401k
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Paid holidays
  • PTO
  • Parental leave
  • Company paid life insurance
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