Assistant Resident Engineer

RS&H; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm in Asheville, NC, is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer. This role involves managing Project Engineers, ensuring quality assurance in construction, and working closely with clients. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of experience in federally funded highway projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to problem-solve. You will also be responsible for planning and organizing the work of teams, while engaging in business planning and strategy fulfillment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Federally Funded Heavy Highway Construction Inspection.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with construction schedule review and general contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage Project Engineers and CEI teams for road and bridge projects.
• Implement quality assurance procedures and prepare estimates.
• Check engineering calculations and interpret contract documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Job description

Opportunity

We are seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer for our Transportation-Construction Management team in the Asheville, NC area.

The Assistant Resident Engineer has a can‑do attitude and is a self‑starter and problem‑solver; responsible for helping with the firm’s Construction Engineering Inspection Services. You will help grow and develop staff and work closely with clients, engineers, and sub‑consultants to ensure their needs are met. You will also be involved in business planning, marketing, and fulfillment of the firm’s strategic vision for the construction services program.

Also operating as an Assistant Resident Engineer, you must have the experience and proven ability to manage Project Engineers and Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) teams for road and bridge transportation projects. Additional job duties include implementing quality assurance procedures, preparing and submitting estimates, checking engineering calculations, interpreting contract documents, and planning and organizing the work of subordinate and staff members, while continually developing and reviewing policies, practices, methods, and procedures of a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in Federally Funded Heavy Highway Construction Inspection and Contract Administration
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with contractors to resolve issues dealing with contract conformance disagreements
• Extensive experience with traffic control plans and MHT reviews as well as inspection of major traffic realignments on major highway systems with lane closure restrictions
• Completion of state DOT traffic inspection certification requirements, or equivalent certification from another state
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, and swing shifts
• Experience with constructing submittal review, change order development and cost analysis, construction schedule review, RFI review and coordination, and general contract administration for federally funded state transportation projects
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist or stoop frequently and for prolonged periods
• Ability to reach horizontally as well as vertically for required tasks
• Ability to use construction or inspection safety equipment including fall protection