Assistant Resident Engineer

Arcadis; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer/Senior Office Engineer to join their construction management team for a key project in Yonkers, NY. You will leverage your knowledge in municipal infrastructure and lead daily oversight of construction activities, ensuring safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of construction management experience, preferably in NYC projects, and an Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification is required. The role offers a salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in construction management, specifically in NYCDEP projects.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and health.
• Ability to lead meetings and prepare agendas.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction oversight and reporting.
• Assist in project safety compliance and contractor performance.
• Lead meetings and mentor ARCADIS staff.

Skills

Office Engineering experience for NYC projects

Management of site safety

Technical knowledge of municipal infrastructure

Education

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification

Professional Engineer - New York (active)

Job description

Overview

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are a team of more than 34,000 people in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. With the power of many curious minds, we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

We are seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer/Senior Office Engineer, with 10 years of experience, to join our Water Division as part of the construction management team on a NYCDEP construction project in Yonkers, NY. This is an opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our team with support from one of the best-qualified municipal consulting firms in the country. As an Assistant Resident Engineer, you will utilize your experience and technical knowledge of municipal infrastructure, water and wastewater facilities, and general building projects to successfully execute and manage construction under the supervision of the Construction Manager and Resident Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Manage the firm’s day-to-day construction oversight / Assistant Resident Engineering efforts on a major NYCDEP infrastructure upgrade contract. Assist the Construction Manager (CM) and/or Resident Engineer (RE) in managing the inspection staff and the delivery of daily inspector reports in accordance with the client’s requirements. Act as liaison to design staff and respond to Contractors’ RFIs and review shop drawings.
• Leadership: Responsible for record keeping, general correspondence, compiling and drafting required reports and deliverables; technical review of construction plans and specifications, and project changes for constructability and practicality.
• Leadership: Assist the RE in leading meetings and preparing meeting agendas and minutes. Communicate effectively to lead progress, project, safety, scheduling, and other contract administration meetings with the client, local agencies, and the community. Supervise ARCADIS staff, including development of Professional Development plans, tracking career progress, mentoring, approving timesheets, and training/development requests.

Site supervision

• Assist CM and/or RE in managing overall site safety and permit condition compliance; oversee the contractor to monitor performance, schedule, responsiveness, and effectiveness relative to project and safety standards. Influence contractors to maintain project goals regarding cost, schedule, and quality. Support the review, preparation, and processing of contractor payments by Project Controls staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience as an Office Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer for NYC projects.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience with at least 5 years of Assistant Resident Engineering or office engineering experience for NYCDEP or NYCDDC.
• Professional Engineer - New York (active).
• Active participation in regional or national professional associations.
• Strong relationships with NYCDEP personnel.
• Interest and ability to network, support proposals, and contribute to the firm’s growth in the NYC construction market.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision; EAP; 401K; STD; LTD; AD&D; life insurance; paid parental leave; reward & recognition program; wellbeing benefits; adoption assistance; and tuition reimbursement. Nine paid holidays and 15-25 days of PTO that accrue per year. Salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000. Actual salaries vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.