Brown and Caldwell · 3 months ago
Assistant Resident Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $194K/yr
10+ years expBrown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with a focus on creating environmental solutions. The Assistant Resident Engineer will support construction management oversight for water and wastewater projects, collaborating with project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with safety and quality standards.
Construction
Responsibilities
Support construction management oversight and onsite Resident Engineering for water, wastewater and infrastructure projects
Facilitate an effective, engaged and high performing partnership with all project stakeholders
Collaborate with a local project delivery team and national team of technical experts, including Quality Manager, Project Controls Manager, Safety Professionals, Technical Leads, and Inspection staff
Collaborate with in-house and third-party Design Project Managers to address design issues; coordinate with Contractor’s project manager; obtain daily updates on project issues and status from Construction Inspectors; report issues to Client and drive resolution to issues as they arise
Support oversight and management of construction projects from conception to completion to meet contractual conditions of performance including budgets, schedule, safety and quality
Mentor, supervise and provide direction for less experienced staff
Review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability and biddability
Be proactive in risk identification, management, mitigation, and solving project problems. Coordinate to resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies, and the effected public
Ensure compliance for all construction management team members with company’s and client’s health and safety training requirements
Prepare effective and accurate internal and external reports pertaining to job status, written documents, and reports
Generate project correspondence, including responses to Contractor correspondence, in a timely manner to avoid delay, to convey Owner’s position, and to protect the Owner’s interests
Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations and the use of proper construction techniques
Support supervision and coordination of construction management staff, including field inspectors, office support staff and testing subconsultants with responsibility for quality construction in accordance with plans and specifications
Review construction work progress daily. Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, codes, and permits
Prepare and review daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders
Review and analyze Contractors’ Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules to ensure compliance with approved Contract schedule; address deficiencies
Evaluate and negotiate change orders, invoices, and payment applications which may include final payment including coordination with the Owner. May include independent verification of pay quantities. Maintain records related to the base work, contingency and field changes
Lead and/or assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities
Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract close-out documentation
Qualification
Required
BS degree, Master's degree preferable, in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
PE in New York or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire preferred
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA preferred
Minimum of 10 years of increasingly-responsible, professional experience in the design and construction administration of municipal infrastructure, water, and wastewater facilities
Thorough working knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, process and building mechanical and electrical construction and demolition practices involved with major public works projects
Ability to provide design/consultation in specialized areas, make decisions and solve problems
Knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, local and national building codes, and quality standards
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a QA/QC program for construction projects as well as to review, analyze, and negotiate construction cost estimates, change orders, and contractor claims
Working knowledge of OSHA 1910
Understanding of all facets of the construction process
Ability to manage and mentor a team of inspectors and project support staff; and to work effectively in a diverse team environment
Ability to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities
Strong verbal/written communication skills
Current and valid driver's license and good driving record
Advanced knowledge of standard professional software such as MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
Expert working knowledge and experience using construction management software packages (Primavera P6, eBuilder, Microsoft Project scheduling software)
Advanced knowledge and experience managing and maintaining the Health & Safety requirements of construction sites
Ability to walk around a construction site of varying size and topography to perform inspections and ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting critical construction activities
Ability to work for short periods of time in extreme temperatures including heat and cold
Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel toed boots (or other approved toe protection), etc
Ability to climb stairs (2-3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 feet typically) to access structures for visual inspection and ability to lift objects less than 30 pounds
Preferred
PE in New York or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time off and parental leave
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Performance-based bonus eligibility
Employee referral bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Pet insurance
Long-term care insurance
Company
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell is the largest engineering consulting firm solely focused on the U.S. environmental sector.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.65MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2025-01-09Grant· $0.65M
Leadership Team
Stuart Henshall
Chief Financial Officer
Euan Finlay
President and Chief Operating Officer
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