Senior Resident Engineer

Arcadis•Los Angeles, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer in California to review project progress, ensuring compliance with contract documents. This involves monitoring materials and methods, inspecting finished products, and verifying accurate measurements and payments. The role also includes managing project documentation, proactively identifying and preparing change orders to resolve conflicts or suggest improvements, and ensuring compliance with CAL OSHA regulations. The Senior Resident Engineer is responsible for the safety of all personnel and the public, overseeing contractor operations, and maintaining accurate contract records. They will also review construction processes, resolve disputes, oversee materials testing, and attend/lead construction meetings.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
At least 5 years working as a Resident Engineer on Caltrans Highway improvement projects of similar size and complexity
Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field (e.g. Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, etc.)
Professional Engineer (PE) / Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California is required.
Experience as a Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or Project Manager on a State Highway System project of at least $30 million.
Prior experience with construction/operations on a State Highway
A demonstrated ability to read and completely understand contract documents
A working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g. Caltrans)
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety of Construction Management employees, State employees, and Contractor’s employees, as well as the traveling public by observing the contractor’s operations and traffic conditions, making recommendations, and taking corrective action when necessary.
Review contractor operations for compliance with CAL OSHA regulations.
Provides directions to staff to ensure complete, accurate, and timely contract records, pertaining to construction progress, job expenditures, budget programs, and work order balances, are maintained in accordance with the State and Federal regulations and laws
Plans, reviews and assigns work of subordinate field or construction field office personnel
Reviews construction processes and engineering layouts
Reviews project activities with client and contractor’s field supervision resolving disputes and other daily issues
Oversees materials testing activities
Reviews of daily inspection reports and other project documentation
Attends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractors
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to Arcadis’ Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.