Resident Engineer

Laland Baptiste • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Laland Baptiste, LLC is a certified minority and woman owned construction management and consulting firm that provides innovative and professional services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. The firm offers services including Construction Management, Program Management, Owners Representation, Resident Engineering, Inspection, Preconstruction Consulting, Change Order Review, Value Engineering, Administration Assistance, Document Control and Staff Augmentation. Their clients include various New York State and City agencies. The Resident Engineer position, specifically in Civil engineering, involves managing the scope of work, schedule, contractor’s field procedures, and construction problems, along with other technical information to ensure successful project delivery within budget and schedule. The work generally pertains to building concrete work, civil site work, electrical, environmental, and plumbing knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited College or University.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing construction work, varied in size (projects ranging from $500K to $5 million plus) and complexity (multiple crew and crew sizes per shift).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with Parks projects.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required.
• Ability to stay late or come in early as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day construction manager for assigned projects, reporting to the Senior Resident Engineer.
• Assist the Senior Resident Engineer in Coordinating with Facility forces and other stakeholders to advance work in the most efficient manner possible while least impacting facility operations.
• Understand the Contract and assist the Senior Resident Engineer in using its clauses to administer and enforce policy necessary to complete projects.
• Advise Senior Resident Engineer of contractor disputes and help use the administrative process to resolve.
• Oversee field staff – ensure that they are properly carrying out their functions of ensuring proper installation and advancement of construction and that they are filing the proper documentation.
• Review contractor payments, assist the Senior Resident Engineer in reporting monthly on construction progress and financial health of projects, and elevate potential issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees