Resident Engineer - New York

VRX, Inc.•New York, NY

1d•$80 - $120•Onsite

About The Position

VRX, Inc. is seeking a Resident Engineer in New York. This role involves leading construction inspection staff, providing technical support, and managing complex projects. The Resident Engineer will be responsible for overseeing daily construction activities, ensuring compliance with contract plans and specifications, and coordinating with various stakeholders including clients, agencies, and the public. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise in construction supervision, and the ability to manage project documentation and payments.

Requirements

Strong written, oral, communication, and interpersonal skills to lead the construction inspection staff.
Proactive, independent, and strong leadership personality to guide the inspection team.
Provides technical support to the Department Manager/Regional Manager/Project Manager.
Has full technical and administrative responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating projects/assignments.
Manages a major complex project and/or several routine or less complex projects.
BSc degree in engineering from an accredited college.
PE License in NYS
5 years of relevant experience in construction inspection or management of infrastructure construction projects.
Prior experience in the reconstruction/rehabilitation of roadways, highways, bridges, and utility work, as well as the installation and replacement of sewers and water mains.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as ACI, SAT, TCP, ICC, AWS, NICET, and OSHA 30 hours are preferred.
Prior experience with NYCDOT and NYCDDC is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Providing critical construction supervision duties.
Coordinate, guide, and mentor the field inspection team overseeing daily construction activities ensuring compliance with contract plans and project specifications.
Attending and managing kickoff, field, and progress meetings.
Reviewing Submittments/RFI’s and coordinating responses.
Preparing daily Resident Engineer diaries or daily reports.
Reviewing construction schedules.
Coordinating the inspection activities and quality control inspection.
Maintaining and following VRX’s health and safety procedures as well as firm various policies and procedures.
Processing of contractor’s monthly payments.
Reviewing, evaluating, and negotiating change orders.
Interacting and liaising with community boards, the public, and city, state, and federal agencies.
Preparing punch lists and project close-out procedures.
Responsive to clients and other VRX managers’ needs.