Jacobs · 19 hours ago
Resident Engineer - Water/Wastewater
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $210K/yrJacobs is a leading company in engineering and construction solutions, seeking a Licensed Resident Engineer to support the construction of water and wastewater facilities. The role involves planning, managing project schedules and budgets, and serving as the primary interface among clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
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Hiring Manager
Troy Gwin
Responsibilities
Planning and developing the project
Communicate exceptionally well with the project team, and work to mitigate or eliminate project risks to schedule, budget, safety, or quality
Serve as the primary project interface with the client, designer, contractor, operation staff, and ongoing construction contracts as well as outside agencies/stakeholders
Monitor the construction contractor’s operations for process conformance with the approved construction documents including but not limited to the project contract, specifications, quality control plan, safety plans, schedule, request for information (RFIs), change orders, pay requests, record drawings and contract closeout
Manage and report on the status of the project schedule and budget, monitor and document contract progress and make recommendations to the engineer and client for contractor payments, change orders, and requests for information (RFIs)
Lead project meetings with engineers, contractors, clients and stakeholders
Conduct site meetings, coordinate and oversee field activities for testing and inspection reviews
Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost control, schedule control, change management, risk management and performance
Conduct constructability reviews and reports of project designs prior to construction
Establish a rapport to deliver a cooperative partnership between the client, contractor, and all stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of project issues and the overall success of the project
Client relationship development, project-specific positioning activities, proposal preparation, oral presentation, and contract negotiation consistent with established business development processes
Demonstrate effective risk management and mitigation practices through proper risk identification, assessment, tracking and communication
Establish project forecasts, schedule, financial reports and prepare invoices
Ensure that senior leadership is apprised of all deviations from the project baseline data (i.e. original scope, schedule, budget, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Licensed Resident Engineer
Substantial years of experience in construction management/resident engineering experience
Professional Engineer License (PE)
Fluent in written English
Must be proficient in the use of computers to prepare reports using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Knowledge and experience with construction scheduling
Must possess the physical ability to move around an active construction site
Preferred
Experience with NYCDEP
Working knowledge of E-Builder
CCM certification
Proficient with web based construction document management platforms
Excellent team leader/player with exceptional interpersonal skills to deliver results
Working knowledge of construction scheduling and document controls software
Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and participating in diverse teams
Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, and strong data analysis & technical problem-solving skills
Benefits
Flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely
Educational reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Employee stock purchase plan
Health benefits
Disability benefits
Life and accident insurance
Voluntary benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
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2023 (6)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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