Resident Engineer

AECOM•New York, NY

21h•$190,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Resident Engineer for the New York Metro area. The Resident Engineer will administer the construction contract effectively and work closely with the Construction Manager (CM), the Contractor’s Project Manager, and Plant Operations. The role has primary responsibility for construction quality assurance and oversees field operations, staffing, schedules, safety, reporting, payments, and coordination with project stakeholders. The Resident Engineer directs Assistant Resident Engineers, Chief Inspectors, and Office Engineers; conducts coordination and progress meetings; and prepares project correspondence for CM review. The position also reviews construction progress and schedule updates, monthly progress reports, estimates, and final payments. The role is on-site in New York, NY. The posting describes a current vacancy that AECOM intends to fill no sooner than February 29, 2027.

Requirements

NYS Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
BA/BS degree and 8 years of related experience and/or education.
OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course; 30-hour course is preferable.
Working knowledge of major wastewater construction infrastructure projects.
Working knowledge of wastewater mechanical process equipment installation.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical or Electrical degree.
NYCDEP 4-hour Scaffolding Training.
NYSDEC 4-hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training.
NYCDEP BEDC EHS Standards Training (4 Hour).
OSHA 30.
HAZWOPER 40.
PMIS e-Builder Training.

Responsibilities

Ensure Project Quality Plans interface satisfactorily with contract requirements and are implemented for the project.
Oversee field operations to ensure schedules are followed and the overall construction program is maintained.
Oversee field staff deployment to minimize cost and maximize production, including the use of day and night shifts to reduce overtime and travel.
Review and monitor the Contractor’s daily and weekly work progress against the schedule, and report delays or lost time to the CM for action.
Consult with the CM about construction problems and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate contract activities with outside agencies and utilities.
Ensure strict adherence to job safety procedures in accepted HASPs.
Direct Assistant Resident Engineers, Chief Inspectors, and Office Engineers.
Refer public and media inquiries to the appropriate department representative.
Prepare project-related correspondence and submit it to the CM for final review before issuance.
Conduct job coordination and progress meetings.
Ensure project daily inspection reports are timely, complete, and certified by an authorized person.
Prepare and review monthly estimates and final payments.
Ensure staff maintains high ethical standards.
Review monthly progress reports to the client.
Review and comment on CPM schedule updates.