Assistant Resident Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary
The Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) serves as the Owner's Representative supporting the successful delivery of complex underground tunneling, wastewater, utility, and heavy civil infrastructure projects throughout all phases of construction, commissioning, and project closeout. This role is responsible for providing construction management oversight; coordinating with owners, contractors, designers, utility agencies, and project stakeholders; and ensuring projects are executed safely, in accordance with contract requirements, on schedule, and within budget.
In addition to construction management responsibilities, the Assistant Resident Engineer supports project controls, contract administration, cost and schedule management, change management, claims avoidance, quality assurance, risk management, safety oversight, public outreach coordination, documentation management, and project reporting. Strong communication, leadership, collaboration, and technical expertise are essential to successfully deliver complex infrastructure projects in active urban environments.
Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.
Organizational Responsibilities
Provide construction management and project controls support, which may include the following:

• Serve as the Owner's Representative throughout construction, commissioning, and project closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, in accordance with contract requirements, on schedule, and within budget.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, consultants, designers, utility agencies, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with contract requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Support construction administration activities, including review and coordination of RFIs, submittals, payment applications, contract modifications, change orders, startup and commissioning, project closeout, and contract compliance.
• Monitor and analyze project costs, CPM schedules, baseline schedules, recovery schedules, forecasting, cash flow, project performance, and time impact analyses (TIA), identifying risks and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Support project controls functions, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, progress tracking, document controls, performance reporting, and preparation of reports, dashboards, presentations, and other client deliverables.
• Evaluate project changes and support change management, contract administration, claims avoidance, dispute resolution, trend management, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support contractor safety oversight by reviewing Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), monitoring safety compliance, and promoting safe construction practices.
• Coordinate public outreach activities with agencies, utility owners, businesses, and community stakeholders to support construction communications and minimize project impacts.
• Support construction management activities associated with underground tunneling projects, including tunnel boring operations, shafts, mixed soil conditions, deep excavations, utility conflicts, and construction within dense urban environments.
• Lead and participate in project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, track action items, and maintain project records, correspondence, reports, and other technical documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, resident engineers, inspectors, project controls staff, contractors, consultants, and client representatives to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support organizational knowledge sharing, continuous improvement initiatives, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience providing Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer services on urban underground tunneling, public works, utility, wastewater, sewer, pipeline, or other heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience within the last 15 years supporting at least one completed urban underground tunneling construction project valued at $75 million or greater, involving mixed soil conditions and a minimum 10-foot inside diameter (ID) tunnel.
• Experience within the last 15 years supporting at least one completed public works or utility construction project valued at $50 million or greater.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience using construction management software systems.
• Demonstrated experience with construction administration, contract administration, project controls, cost management, CPM scheduling, change management, risk management, quality assurance, and claims avoidance.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, contract documents, project controls, scheduling principles, and construction management best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with owners, contractors, consultants, utility agencies, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field may be considered as part of the candidate's overall qualifications and relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting tunnel boring machine (TBM) operations, shafts, deep excavations, utility conflicts, and construction within active urban environments.
• Experience performing CPM schedule analysis, baseline schedule reviews, recovery scheduling, forecasting, and time impact analyses (TIA).
• Experience supporting public outreach, stakeholder engagement, business outreach, and construction impact mitigation.
• Experience supporting claims avoidance, trend management, and dispute resolution.

$149,833 - $212,719 a year
The salary range for this position is $149,833 - $212,719.
A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual's scope of relevant experience and geographic location.
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
About PMA
At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a "Best Place to Work."
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
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