Resident Engineer - NYC DPR
About The Position
Arcadis is seeking a Resident Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to join its construction management team supporting the NYC Parks program on a tidal wetlands reconstruction project in Rockaway, Brooklyn. The role uses municipal infrastructure, site development, and general civil/structural knowledge to oversee and manage a general contractor’s progress under the supervision of a Project Executive or Project Manager. The Resident Engineer manages day-to-day construction oversight and resident engineering efforts for municipal building and infrastructure projects. The position includes preparing daily inspection reports, liaising with design staff on contractor requests for information and shop drawings, monitoring contractor performance and schedule, and helping keep project cost, schedule, and quality goals on track. The role also includes technical plan and specification reviews, site safety and permit compliance, inspections and reporting, payment-process management, project and contract-administration meetings, and supervision and development of Arcadis staff.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience.
- Prior experience as a Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer in the NYC metro area.
- NYS DEC 4-hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training Certificate.
- Experience with Procore (CMIS System), Primavera and/or MS Project, and the MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Previous NYC Parks experience.
- Prior experience completing tidal wetlands rehabilitation work.
- New York Professional Engineer license; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day construction oversight and Resident Engineering efforts on major municipal building and infrastructure projects.
- Prepare daily inspector reports in accordance with client requirements.
- Liaise with design staff to respond to contractor requests for information and review shop drawings.
- Monitor contractor performance, schedule, responsiveness, and effectiveness to help keep cost, schedule, and work-quality goals on track.
- Review construction plans, specifications, and project changes for constructability and practicality.
- Oversee site safety, maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT), permit-condition compliance, and coordination with participating agencies.
- Perform site inspections and complete reports and paperwork required by NYS DEC SWPPP and MS4 approvals.
- Manage the contractor payment process and recommend appropriate adjustments.
- Lead progress, project, safety, scheduling, and other contract-administration meetings with the client, local agencies, and community.
- Supervise Arcadis staff, including developing professional development plans, tracking career progress, mentoring, advocating for and approving timesheets, and handling training and development requests.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k).
- Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD).
- AD&D and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Optional wellbeing benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Nine paid holidays.
- 15–20 days of PTO accrued per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
