Accenture Construct – Resident Engineer (Transit), ANS

Accenture Construct•Seattle, WA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Engineer (Transit) will oversee construction activities for transit or public infrastructure projects, supporting safe, compliant, and successful contract delivery. The role is onsite with clients and partners and involves monitoring contractor operations and traffic conditions, coordinating project staff and contractors, inspecting construction work, and maintaining complete project records. The Resident Engineer also tracks schedules and budgets, supports contract administration and payment, addresses field conditions and disputes, and coordinates quality assurance, special inspections, materials testing, and environmental compliance. The position includes constructability reviews and recommendations intended to improve delivery and reduce construction risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
Ten years of construction management experience on transit or public infrastructure projects.
Three years of supervisory experience managing major construction contracts of similar size and scope.
Valid Washington State driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Experience on individual projects valued at $30 million or greater is preferred.
Professional Engineer registration is preferred; Washington State registration or registration in another state with ability to obtain Washington registration by comity.
Equivalent construction contract administration experience on transit or public infrastructure projects may be considered.
Working knowledge of WSDOT and APWA Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction.
Experience administering FTA-funded construction contracts.
Experience with alternative delivery methods, particularly GC/CM and design-build, including preconstruction and construction phases.
CESCL (Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead) certification.
Established relationships with Washington transit agencies and public works departments, including Sound Transit, Community Transit, King County Metro, Pierce Transit, Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit, Intercity Transit, Spokane Transit, C-TRAN, and WSDOT.
Experience with EV charging or transit electrification infrastructure.
Contractor-side experience as a Project Manager, Superintendent, or Project Engineer.
Competency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Familiarity with construction document management platforms such as Procore, e-Builder, Unifier, or similar.

Responsibilities

Monitor contractor operations and traffic conditions to help ensure the safety of agency, client, contractor, and public personnel; make recommendations and take corrective action when necessary.
Review contractor operations for compliance with WISHA regulations and Department of Labor & Industries requirements.
Direct project staff in maintaining complete, accurate, and timely contract records concerning construction progress, expenditures, budgets, and work order balances.
Collaborate with contractors to verify compliance with project plans, quality standards, and construction requirements.
Conduct field inspections to verify work complies with plans, specifications, special provisions, utility agreements, and permit conditions.
Prepare project reports and review inspectors’ daily reports to document contractor activities and project progress.
Maintain accurate project records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Calculate and document field quantities to support contractor payment processing.
Document as-built conditions of completed facilities and infrastructure.
Monitor project schedules and budgets and provide status reports to executive leadership as required.
Prepare contract change orders for alterations, deviations, additions, or deletions to project plans and specifications.
Research field conditions, develop solutions requiring contract modifications, and coordinate necessary engineering redesign.
Identify required contract-related documentation and prepare submissions for contractor review and action.
Review CPM schedules, identify project risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Maintain a daily project diary documenting contractor activities, project progress, and key discussions with project and construction management teams.
Support resolution of contractor disputes, prepare contract-compliant responses, and develop draft claim reports when needed.
Ensure inspections, testing, and quality assurance activities follow the client’s Quality Management Plan.
Coordinate special inspections and materials testing with WABO-certified special inspectors and accredited testing agencies.
Monitor TESC compliance and coordinate with the certified erosion and sediment control lead.
Review certified payrolls and Washington State Intents and Affidavits for apparent compliance with prevailing wage requirements.
Ensure contractor activities and deliverables conform to client contract documents.
Perform constructability reviews and provide recommendations and comments on design packages to improve project delivery and reduce construction risks.