About the job

As a Resident Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting our construction projects, particularly focusing on DDC, storm and sanitary sewer installation, catch basin installation, ped-ramp installation, distribution water main installation, trunk-main installation, final restoration, and pile/outfall/BMP/chamber work. You will work closely with the project management team, engineers, and field staff to ensure the successful completion of various construction tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Manage day-to-day activities of contractors, ensuring coordination with Facility Operations.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Perform contract administration duties to ensure that projects are completed within budget, schedule, and comply with safety standards.

Supervision and Leadership:

• Supervise a team of Engineers, Inspectors, Administrators, and Construction Management (CM) staff to ensure high quality in the installed product.
• Ensure that construction methods are coordinated properly with facility operations and performed safely.

Contract Administration:

• Administer contracts in accordance with Project Administration (PA) standards.
• Investigate construction issues, authorize extra work, and manage change orders.
• Approve contractor work, verify payment applications, and settle contractor claims.

Reporting and Communication:

• Serve as the point of contact in the absence of the Engineer of Construction (EOC).
• Regularly report on project status to the EOC and executive staff.
• Facilitate office correspondence related to contract changes and daily operational reports.

Compliance and Enforcement:

• Follow and enforce the Construction Management Division’s administrative policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Resident Engineer or in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing engineering and construction teams.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Experience with NYC DDC projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Construction Management Division (CMD) processes, especially in roadways, storm and sanitary sewers, and water mains.
• Experience in managing design-build contracts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to solve problems and make decisions, particularly in managing and resolving contractor disputes.
• Demonstrated capability in monitoring project expenditures and schedules against budgets and forecasts.