Resident Engineer (Water Resources)
Forest Hills, PA - USA
Job Summary
Tectonic is actively seeking experienced full-time Resident Engineers to join our growing Water Resources Group for upcoming NYCDEP water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the NYC metro area!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervises construction activities from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through project close-out ensuring timely completion and adherence to contract documents specifications and accepted engineering practices on public infrastructure projects;
- Oversees field construction within project limits to confirm compliance with contract requirements and applicable codes;
- Manages and provides leadership to field inspection staff on infrastructure construction projects;
- Coordinates and directs all phases of construction inspection independently on water and wastewater infrastructure projects;
- Reviews and adjusts daily contractor work schedules in response to site conditions or project changes ensuring optimal productivity and alignment with project milestones;
- Prepares reviews and certifies contractor pay applications including verification of quantities and development of supporting documentation in accordance with project controls;
- Document contractor performance and enforces company and client policies including recognition of exceptional work and documentation of any disciplinary issues;
- Monitors contractor safety programs for compliance with site-specific and regulatory safety standards and takes necessary action to correct unsafe practices;
- Issues change orders field orders and memos to modify contract items as needed based on site conditions or as-built quantity calculations in coordination with the project team;
- Collaborate frequently with Project Managers client representatives and city officials to communicate scope changes track quantity adjustments and manage impacts to the construction schedule;
- All related duties as required to ensure the successful completion of assigned infrastructure projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Professional Engineering License in the State of New York with a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or similar;
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction management including heavy civil and infrastructure projects with demonstrated experience in estimating bidding scheduling and field engineering;
- Experience as Resident Engineer managing heavy infrastructure projects and familiarity with NYCDEP procedures processes and project delivery standards preferred;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) Bluebeam estimating and scheduling software and web-based document collaboration tools required;
- Ability to understand and interpret written specifications plans and construction documents for work orders and build documents
- Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with clients supervisors and inspectors regarding specifications and qualification test results;
- A valid clean drivers license and personal vehicle to travel to job sites is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the essential functions of this position it is frequently necessary to:
- Assume a stationary position;
- Handle inspect and/or feel documents materials and/or equipment relevant to the job;
- Communicate with colleagues supervisors and clients using Company email and telephone systems;
- Move around on the job-site including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder and positioning oneself appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment usually for prolonged periods of time
- Lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. for some types of monitoring and inspections
- Good visual skills including focused depth perception and
- Regular daily operations of a motor-vehicle or use of public transportation which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time.
Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements US DOT Regulations and/or Company policy. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a computer as well as other related office machinery such as calculators printers and copy machines. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Opportunities for mentoring professional development and career advancement
- Tuition reimbursement to advance education
- Paid time off including vacation sick leave and personal days
- Company-observed paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
- Comprehensive group medical insurance including health dental vision and life coverage
- High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
- Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
PAY RANGE
Tectonics goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidates work location experience education certifications and capabilities compared to the advertised position.
Pay Range: $176000 - $220000 / year
Tectonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business needs. Tectonic participates in USCIS E-Verify to verify employment authorization
Required Experience:
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About Company
Learn about the award-winning engineering work of Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C. on the Upper Collinsville Dam project and other projects.