Resident Engineer

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Kleinfelder a Forbes Top Employer for Engineers in North America is committed to a people-first culture technical excellence and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain Americas infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder Construction Services is seeking experienced Resident Engineers to join our growing CM team for current and future transportation and/or public works projects in San Diego!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer the construction of transportation and/or public works projects.
• Provide Resident Engineering services for roadway resurfacing paving and asphalt concrete overlay projects including oversight of grading paving operations compaction quality control and acceptance testing in accordance with project specifications.
• Provide daily management of Assistant Resident Engineers inspection personnel and other quality assurance staff.
• Assign field personnel to specific project tasks and oversee their effectiveness.
• Prepare daily weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Lead weekly progress meetings with contractors owners agencies and other stakeholders as needed.
• Monitor and track contractor progress.
• Coordinate utility relocations with the appropriate agencies.
• Serve as the primary field contact between project contractors and the clients Construction Manager.
• Provide input for the redesign of facilities to accommodate existing field conditions.
• Perform analytical calculations including basic earthwork grading profiles and special staking procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely project records.
• Review and approve quantity calculations for progress pay estimates.
• Review approve and issue contract change orders and associated cost backups.
• Review contractors CPM schedule RFIs and submittals such as traffic control plans mix designs and SWPPP.
• Review and approve the contractors monthly progress payments.
• Review inspectors daily and weekly diaries.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ensure the contractors compliance with contract documents.
• Lead the project closeout process.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Foster and maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Work independently make effective decisions on construction work in progress and resolve field issues.
• Coordinate effectively with various agencies and departments.
• Possess knowledge of civil components such as earthwork grading drainage AC and PCC pavement traffic control SWPPP measures signing and striping and utility coordination.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of Caltrans construction policies procedures documentation requirements and coordination processes including familiarity with Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Maintain a professional approach to developing strong client relations.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience serving as a Resident Engineer on roadway resurfacing paving and asphalt concrete overlay projects for public agencies with preference given to Caltrans and/or County of San Diego projects.
• BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• California Professional Engineers license preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience desired; 7 years will be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Proactive and personable with a strong ability to learn quickly.
• Capable of working effectively in a team environment.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 110 offices in the US Canada and great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range:$132442 - 191000.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

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