Resident Engineer - Phila International Airport

JBC Associates•Tinicum Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JBC Associates, Inc. is seeking a Resident Engineer experienced in General Construction of large complex facilities to support the City of Philadelphia, Department of Aviation, Capital Development Group in successfully delivering improvement projects at Philadelphia International Airport. The Resident Engineer will coordinate and directly observe the contractor’s work on a day-by-day basis, taking a leadership role to administer the construction contract on behalf of the owner. This role ensures the contractor completes the full scope of work according to contract plans and specifications, required standards of quality, contract value, and within the specified contract time. The successful candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, work effectively with team members, and adapt to a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include reading and interpreting construction drawings, understanding project scope, developing and managing project documentation and reporting, communicating with project staff, designers, and contractors, monitoring projects daily, facilitating contractor meetings, reviewing and tracking construction contracts, schedules, and costs, approving contractor payment applications, reviewing, negotiating, and processing change orders, mitigating project risks, resolving issues effectively, and assisting with inspections and punchlists. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering or related field.
Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant construction experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders on the project.
Must be highly organized, attentive to details and have the ability to multitask.
Requires ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, and the ability to walk long distances, including up and down stairs.
Requires a background check.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Prior Aviation experience is a plus.
Knowledge of project management software (e-Builder and Procure) is a plus.
Occasional night work may be required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and directly observe the contractor’s work on a day-by-day basis.
Administer the construction contract on behalf of the owner to ensure the contractor completes the full scope of the work to the contract plans and specifications, required standard of quality, contract value and within the contract time specified for construction.
Read and interpret detailed design/construction drawings and develop a clear understanding of project scope.
Develop and manage project documentation and reporting.
Communicate with project staff, designers and contractors.
Monitor projects on a day-to-day basis.
Facilitate meetings with contractors.
Review and track construction contracts, construction schedules and costs.
Review and approve contractor payment applications.
Review, negotiate and process change orders including costs and time.
Work with the project team to avoid or minimize project risks due to potential issues, change orders, etc. and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner by providing solutions and guidance and reporting any impacts to management.
Assist in inspections, punchlists, and reviews by Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.