Senior Resident Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Resident Engineer will oversee construction management, inspection, coordination, and administration of assigned capital improvement projects across New York City’s five boroughs. Projects may include park facilities, landscape improvements, reconstruction of existing facilities, new construction, and restoration of historically sensitive structures. The role provides overall construction management and supervision from project initiation through substantial completion, final acceptance, and project closeout. The position is full-time, with stated work hours of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and involves locations across the five boroughs of NYC.
Requirements
- Active New York State Professional Engineer license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college.
- At least eight years of experience in construction inspection or management of infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and the NYCDDC PDMS System.
- Detail-oriented and reliable, with strong interpersonal, diplomacy, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies and diverse communities, address sensitive and complex questions, handle conflict, and manage various tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with NYC Parks facilities or landscaping projects is preferred.
- OSHA Safety and Health, 10-hour certification.
- NYCDDC Water Main Inspection Training.
- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician, Grade I certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall construction management and supervision from project initiation through substantial completion, final acceptance, and project closeout.
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with approved plans, specifications, contract requirements, applicable codes, and regulations.
- Coordinate with NYC Parks, contractors, design consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to resolve construction-related issues.
- Review construction schedules, progress reports, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and contractor payment applications.
- Supervise all Resident Engineer Inspection (REI) field personnel.
- Conduct progress meetings, monitor contractor performance, and maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
- Coordinate project punch lists, final inspections, documentation, and contract closeout activities.
Benefits
- Employer premium cost-share contributions for employees and their families.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company contributions.
- Personal Time Off (PTO).
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Optional long-term disability.
- Voluntary life insurance for employees and eligible family members.
- Opportunity to enroll in Health Flex Spending.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
