Resident Engineer

WSP • New York, NY

1d • $83,100 - $169,500

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Resident Engineer out of our New York, New York office Be part of a dynamic, national professional construction management organization, that continues to foster careers, while expanding our client base throughout New York area.
Manage inspection and office staff.
Responsible for record keeping, correspondence, compiling and delivering of required reports.
Chair various project meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes.
Monitoring Contractor performance, scheduling, effectiveness and quality control.
Review and approve daily inspection reports and payment quantities in accordance with NYSDOT requirements.
Prepare Change Orders for overruns, changed conditions and additional work.
Log and Coordinate with the designer to respond to Contractors’ submittals, RFI's and shop drawings.
Ensure site safety, permit compliance and coordination with other adjacent projects.
Work with client to inform public about upcoming work and potential impacts. Work with the Contractor to minimize disruptions to the public.
Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or equvilant.
• NYS PE License.
• 7-10 years experience in highway and bridge related construction
• OSHA 10 Hour Certification.
• Past experience with NYSDOT, NYSTA, MTA Bridges & Tunnels and other projects including highways, bridges and utilities.
• Ability to supervise inspection staff.
• Ability to review/approve shop drawings, contractor schedules, permit and inspection requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Site Manager.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Rail experience is a plus.
• ACI Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage inspection and office staff.
• Responsible for record keeping, correspondence, compiling and delivering of required reports.
• Chair various project meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Monitoring Contractor performance, scheduling, effectiveness and quality control.
• Review and approve daily inspection reports and payment quantities in accordance with NYSDOT requirements.
• Prepare Change Orders for overruns, changed conditions and additional work.
• Log and Coordinate with the designer to respond to Contractors’ submittals, RFI's and shop drawings.
• Ensure site safety, permit compliance and coordination with other adjacent projects.
• Work with client to inform public about upcoming work and potential impacts. Work with the Contractor to minimize disruptions to the public.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level