Resident Engineer

CES Consultants, Inc.•New York, NY

9d•$100 - $110•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Engineer is responsible for providing overall field oversight and administration of construction projects, ensuring that work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract documents, plans, specifications, applicable codes, permits, and agency requirements. The role serves as the primary field representative, coordinating with contractors, project stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to monitor construction progress, quality, schedule, and safety. Responsibilities include supervising field personnel, reviewing contractor submittals and schedules, conducting site inspections, addressing deficiencies and safety hazards, maintaining detailed project documentation, administering payments and change orders, and supporting the resolution of construction issues. The Resident Engineer also coordinates critical construction activities and ensures timely corrective actions to facilitate successful project completion.

Requirements

Active NYS Professional Engineer license.
A bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil preferred) from an accredited college.
Minimum of eight years of experience in construction inspection or management of infrastructure projects specifically trunk and distribution water mains and sewers.
Familiarity with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and maintain accurate records and documentation.

Nice To Haves

OSHA Safety and Health, 10-hour NYCDDC Water Main Inspection Training
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician, Grade I

Responsibilities

Serve as the DDC site representative responsible for the inspection, management, and administration of the construction work.
Review and facilitate Contractor(s) Site Safety Plan submittals to DDC for acceptability.
Monitor the conditions at the site for conformance with the Contractor’s Site Safety Plan, DDC policies, permits, and all applicable regulations and documentation that pertain to construction safety.
Review sheet design submittal and installation.
Notify the Contractor and DDC immediately upon determination of any condition or activity existing which is not in compliance with the Contractor’s Site Safety Plan, applicable federal, state or local codes or any condition that presents a potential risk of injury to the public or workers or possible damage to property.
Direct the Contractor to provide such labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to remedy such conditions.
Maintain documentation of and attend weekly safety meetings and daily safety job briefings.
Review and evaluate contractors’ proposed progress schedule; monitor contractors’ conformance; and recommend corrective action should a deviation occur.
Maintain an accurate and detailed daily log of all projects related activities; initiating the preparation of field memorandums, letters, and accident reports; replying to community inquiries and complaints; and preparing comprehensive reports as required.
Maintain custody of all construction related permits, plans, approvals, drawings, etc., related to the project and assure their availability on site.
Assure that Contractor(s) JHA’s are current to reflect the work tasks being performed, hazards, and control methods to mitigate the identified hazards.
Verify that all employees at the job site are trained on the JHAs and maintain supporting documentation on site.
Recognize, minimize, or eliminate jobsite and public hazards, through required planning, inspection, verification, and corrective action process.
Supervise all REI field personnel.
Assure adequate planning for all critical construction activities (crane operation, excavation, confined space entry, etc.) including coordination between Contractor(s) /DDC/ other Agencies as required.
Review and process contractor payments, change orders, overruns, and claims.
Perform other tasks as deemed necessary to facilitate the construction work.