Resident Engineer

City of New York•Flushing, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NYC Parks seeks a Resident Engineer to manage construction projects that modernize its public spaces and structures. The role serves as a link among contractors, architects, engineers, landscape architects, and the City, treating each as a partner in successful project completion. Projects take place across NYC Parks properties and vary in complexity. The position is located at the Olmsted Center in Queens. Appointees receive a $2,191 assignment differential in addition to base salary. The position is listed under the civil service title Construction Project Manager (34202). Candidates must meet one of the stated combinations of education, construction-project management or inspection experience, and, where applicable, professional licensure. A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license is required at appointment and must be maintained during employment. Assignment to Levels II and III requires additional qualifying experience.

Requirements

Meet one of the listed education and experience combinations: a high school diploma or equivalent plus five years of satisfactory full-time experience managing and/or inspecting construction projects, with each required experience year involving project(s) costing at least $300,000; or one year of that experience plus a qualifying bachelor's degree; or one year of that experience plus a valid professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect license; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling five years.
A qualifying bachelor's degree must be in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management, from an accredited college or university.
For each construction project used to qualify, specify the project description, dates worked, type of work performed, and amount of money allotted.
Hold a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State at appointment and maintain it throughout employment. Moving violations, license suspension, or an accident record may result in disqualification.
For Assignment Level II, have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience in Assignment Level I or one additional year of qualifying construction project management or inspection experience.
For Assignment Level III, have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience in Construction Project Manager Assignment Levels I and II, or two additional years of qualifying construction project management or inspection experience; the New York State driver license must be maintained.

Responsibilities

Manage construction work on capital projects of varying complexity in coordination with construction workers, architects, landscape architects, engineers, contractors, and other partners.
Collaborate with peers to provide site coverage during scheduling conflicts.
Oversee project approval processes and make recommendations when needed.
Review change orders for validity and assess whether their costs are fair and reasonable.
Consult with design professionals of record about change orders, shop drawing approvals, and other architectural and engineering issues.
Oversee contractors’ adherence to plans and specifications; maintain correspondence, review and approve payment requisitions, and clarify construction issues.
Research and review contractor dispute claims and advise the Borough Director on solutions.
Resolve field-condition issues and collaborate on monitoring contract administrative requirements, including M/WBE goals, Project Labor Agreements, and Damages for Delay programs.
Prepare detailed daily and weekly construction reports; maintain records of installed items and site deliveries; keep accurate calculation books; prepare cost projections; and organize and lead meetings.
Review and process time extensions when necessary.