Resident Engineer - NYC DPR

Arcadis•New York, NY

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Resident Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to join its construction management team supporting the NYC Parks program on a tidal wetlands reconstruction project in Rockaway, Brooklyn. The position oversees and manages a general contractor’s progress on a new multiuse park facility under the supervision of a Project Executive or Project Manager. The role uses municipal infrastructure, site development, and general civil and structural knowledge to manage construction oversight and support the growth of Arcadis’s practice.

Requirements

  • 5–10 years of experience.
  • Prior experience as a Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer in the NYC metropolitan area.
  • NYS DEC 4-hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training Certificate.
  • Experience with Procore (CMIS System), Primavera and/or MS Project, and the MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous NYC Parks experience.
  • Prior experience completing tidal wetlands rehabilitation work.
  • New York Professional Engineer license; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day construction oversight and Resident Engineering efforts on major municipal building and infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare daily inspector reports in accordance with client requirements and liaise with design staff to respond to contractor RFIs and review shop drawings.
  • Monitor contractor performance, schedule, responsiveness, and effectiveness to help keep cost, schedule, and quality goals on track.
  • Review construction plans, specifications, and project changes for constructability and practicality.
  • Oversee site safety, MPT, permit-condition compliance, and coordination with participating agencies.
  • Perform site inspections and complete reports and paperwork required by NYS DEC SWPPP and MS4 approvals.
  • Manage the contractor payment process and recommend adjustments as necessary.
  • Lead progress, project, safety, scheduling, and contract-administration meetings with the client, local agencies, and community using effective oral and written communication.
  • Supervise Arcadis staff, including developing professional-development plans, tracking career progress, mentoring, advocating for and approving timesheets, and reviewing training and development requests.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401(k).
  • Short-term disability and long-term disability.
  • AD&D and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Reward and recognition program.
  • Optional wellbeing benefits.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Nine paid holidays.
  • 15–20 days of PTO accruing per year.
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