Senior Resident Engineer / Risk Manager

Carollo Engineers•Houston, TX

About The Position

Carollo Engineers is hiring a Senior Resident Engineer / Risk Manager to support water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment construction projects. The role is responsible for project-site budget monitoring and construction quality, construction administration, financial reviews, documentation workflow, and coordination among the contractor, client, field team, and designer. The position also contributes to proposals and interviews, develops client relationships, pursues new opportunities, and mentors less experienced construction and field engineers.

Requirements

  • 15 or more years of experience, including a lead role on a water or wastewater construction project with a construction value of $20 million or greater.
  • Experience focused on water/wastewater infrastructure and treatment projects.
  • Completion of an OSHA 10-hour safety course and other construction safety training.
  • Thorough understanding of construction management processes and in-depth financial understanding of construction management.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and the lead engineer/project team, and to deliver high-quality services within budget and schedule constraints.
  • Highly motivated self-starter who learns quickly and is extremely organized.
  • Working knowledge of construction management software such as Prolog, Bentley EADOC, Procore, or BIM 360.
  • Working knowledge of construction scheduling software, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of construction methods, standards, specifications, and plans.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer and internet skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
  • Bachelor of Science in civil engineering or a related field.
  • Professional Engineer registration.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor project-site budgets and construction quality.
  • Prepare monthly contract status reports and budget reviews, and evaluate and negotiate amendment and change-order requests.
  • Review construction schedules for compliance with contract documents.
  • Review contractor schedules of values and payment applications.
  • Oversee timely workflow of construction documentation, including submittals, RFIs, and clarifications.
  • Work collaboratively with the contractor, client, field team, and designer.
  • Prepare reports, meeting agendas, and portions of proposals.
  • Mentor and train less experienced construction and field engineers.
  • Participate in proposal preparation and interviews.
  • Cultivate client relationships and help pursue new opportunities.

Benefits

  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
  • Disability insurance and life insurance options for employees and their dependents.
  • Free caregiver support, travel assistance, and counseling services.
  • Discount programs.
  • Lifestyle Reimbursement Account.
  • 401(k) company contribution matching.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Discretionary bonuses.
  • Career advancement bonuses.
  • Professional registration bonuses.
  • Employee referral bonuses.
  • Compensatory time for exempt employees.
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available.
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