Resident Engineer - NYC

Brown and Caldwell•New York, NY

6d•$126,000 - $172,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our New York City office has an exciting opportunity for a Resident Engineer with experience in construction of complex water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities. Candidate will work closely with the other members of the project team, including the Owner, multiple contractors, design engineers to ensure the successful delivery of projects. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who enjoys the variety of opportunities available in engineering and construction consulting. Positive client interaction and an understanding of construction are essential to candidate success. The Resident Engineer leads the execution of complex construction projects, ensuring high standards of quality and adherence to specifications. This role supervises a team of on-site engineers and inspectors, confirms construction quality, mitigates project risk, optimizes schedules, and analyzes project progress. Work is performed with little or no supervision.

Requirements

Expertise in construction management and project management techniques.
Advanced knowledge in quality control and assurance.
Ability to oversee subcontractor coordination and define project scopes.
Expertise in managing requests for information (RFIs) and implementing change management processes.
High-level skills in plan and specifications compliance, progress monitoring, and schedule optimization.
Advanced knowledge of contracts and commercial delivery.
Proficient utilizing industry standard tools and systems for construction management.
Typically, a minimum of 10 years of related work experience in construction management or related field.
A Bachelor’s Degree in construction management or related field or equivalent experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 10 years of increasingly-responsible, professional experience in the design and construction administration of municipal infrastructure, water, and wastewater facilities
Thorough working knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, process and building mechanical and electrical construction and demolition practices involved with major public works projects
PE in New York or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead quality control and assurance efforts across multiple projects.
Oversee subcontractor performance and resolve any issues.
Develop detailed project scopes and objectives in collaboration with construction execution team.
Analyze project progress and provide strategic recommendations.
Optimize project schedules and resource allocation.
Manage RFIs and ensure timely resolution of all inquiries.
Lead change management initiatives and ensure smooth transitions.
Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, industry standards and regulations.
Oversee successful closeout activities for contractors or subcontractors.
Completion of closeout manuals, including final operations and maintenance manuals.
Management of non-conformance process and reporting to ensure the highest quality delivery.
Provide leadership for health and safety to ensure all employees and subcontractors are meeting company health and safety requirements.
Reporting of subcontractor and vendor budget performance and change management.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.