Senior Construction Engineer for Field Personnel

Arcadis•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Engineer to join our Resilience Water Construction Management team. This full-time, field-based role will support a prominent design-build resiliency project located in lower Manhattan. As a Senior Construction Engineer, you will utilize your experience and technical knowledge of municipal infrastructure, water resilience facilities, park facilities and general building projects. You will play a critical role in ensuring to ensure seamless coordination between the design and construction teams to successfully deliver large-scale design-build projects. You will work closely with project managers, design engineers, contractors, and other construction personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree related to Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline
Professional Engineer - New York (active)
15 years of experience
Proficiency with scheduling and CAD software is required
Demonstrated interest and ability to network, support proposals, and contribute to the firm’s growth within the NYC construction market.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale municipal water resiliency and flood protection projects.
Prior involvement in NYC construction projects, including coordination with agencies such as NYCDEP, NYCDDC, NYC Parks, NYCDOT, and other city agency personnel.
Professional certifications such as DBIA or CCM are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary facilitator of communication and technical coordination between the design team and contractors.
Act as the main point of contact in the field, ensuring seamless project execution through effective coordination, technical review, and oversight of project documentation.
Supervise construction management staff.
Play a critical role in maintaining project safety, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.
Serve as the main liaison between Arcadis design teams and contractors, managing day-to-day communication and addressing field inquiries.
Represent Arcadis in meetings with contractors, clients, local agencies, and community stakeholders to discuss project progress, safety, scheduling, and contract administration.
Coordinate responses to contractor RFIs, review shop drawings, and organize periodic field visits by design disciplines to resolve construction issues.
Oversee the collection and management of field documentation, back-office record-keeping, general correspondence, and the preparation of reports and deliverables.
Monitor site safety, ensure compliance with permit conditions, coordinate with City agencies, and supervise Arcadis construction management staff, including professional development and mentorship.