Senior Resident Engineer (DDC)

Overview:

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.