Assistant Resident Engineer — NYC Construction Oversight

Trilon Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Artheon is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to oversee municipal infrastructure and capital construction projects in New York City, reporting to the Resident Engineer and project management team.

The candidate will coordinate field activities, review project documentation, monitor safety compliance, and support monthly progress reports while ensuring contract requirements and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience in construction management, inspection, field engineering, or public infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, RFIs, submittals, progress tracking, and QA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer with day-to-day administration and oversight of construction management projects.
• Monitor activities to verify compliance with plans, contract documents, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with inspectors, engineers, contractors, and design consultants to support project execution.
• Review daily inspection reports, contractor work schedules, and progress updates for accuracy.
• Assist with review and tracking of RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, change orders, and related submissions.
• Monitor progress against schedules and identify potential delays and issues needing management attention.
• Assist with reviewing contractor payment applications, installed quantities, and supporting documentation.
• Track deficiencies and nonconforming work; participate in site meetings and record minutes.
• Support monthly progress reports and project status updates as required by client or agency.
• Assist with reviewing field changes and coordinating technical questions with the Resident Engineer and design team.
• Monitor safety compliance and report hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Maintain organized project records and logs including correspondence and inspection reports.
• Assist with substantial completion inspections, punch lists, closeout documentation, and final records.
• Escalate technical issues and schedule concerns to the Resident Engineer.

Skills

Strong communication

Field engineering

Construction management

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

EIT Certification

Professional Engineer (NY/NJ) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Artheon is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to oversee municipal infrastructure and capital construction projects in New York City, reporting to the Resident Engineer and project management team.

The candidate will coordinate field activities, review project documentation, monitor safety compliance, and support monthly progress reports while ensuring contract requirements and quality standards are met.