Construction Manager/Resident Engineer (Civil)

SYSTRA Consulting Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter assistance program

Job summary

A global leader in rail transportation is seeking Construction Managers / Resident Engineers (Civil) for rail mass transit projects in New York City. The role involves supervising field activities, supporting project management, and ensuring compliance with construction contracts. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in rail transit, and possess strong communication skills. Competitive benefits are offered, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant engineering experience.
• Prior field experience on rail mass transit projects.
• Familiarity with NYCT Station Improvement projects is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior field experience on rail mass transit projects, preferably NYCT Station Improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the field inspection personnel.
• Act as the second-in-command supporting the Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with the construction contract requirements.
• Communicate regularly with the owner’s representatives regarding project matters.
• Review contractor submittals, including RFI’s and test procedures.
• Attend meetings with client Engineering and Project Management Personnel.
• Assist in the timely resolution of project issues.
• Attend meetings with client Engineering and Project Management Personnel.

Skills

Proficiency with MS Word

Proficiency with Excel

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

MS Excel

Education

P.E. or C.C.M. preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

SYSTRA is a global leader in the rail mass transport industry and enjoys a growing presence in multiple geographic locations across the country including New York (Headquarters), New Jersey, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. With more than 60 years of global experience, SYSTRA has worked alongside major transit agencies in over 150 countries to provide efficient and reliable rail transportation. SYSTRA’s broad project experience offers extraordinary career development prospects for all our employees.

SYSTRA's growing Construction Management business unit is seeking Construction Managers / Resident Engineers (Civil) to support our current and upcoming rail mass transit construction management assignments on construction projects in operating railroad environments in the New York City Area, including several NYCT Station Improvement Projects.

Responsibilities

The Construction Manager / Resident Engineer (Civil), under the direction of the Project Manager will:

• Supervise the daily activities of the group's field inspection personnel.
• Act as the second-in-command supporting the SYSTRA Project Manager.
• Interact with the construction contractor’s site supervision on field issues to insure compliance with the construction contract requirements.
• Regularly communicate with the owner’s representatives regarding project matters.
• Become intimately familiar with the project design documents (plans and specifications).
• Review and respond to contractor submittals including RFI’s, submittals, test procedures, and related documents during construction, testing and commissioning.
• Accept flexible work hours including nights and weekends when necessary.
• Attend meetings as required with client Engineering and Project Management Personnel.
• Utilize expertise and experience to assist in the timely resolution of project issues.
• Develop the field inspectors’ capabilities in the performance of their assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum Ten (10) years or relevant engineering experience.
• P.E. or C.C.M. preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior field experience on rail mass transit projects, preferably NYCT Station Improvement projects.

Benefits

SYSTRA offers a range of competitive benefits including health insurance, life insurance, personal time off, 401(k) with employer match, short-term/long-term disability, commuter assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and more!

SYSTRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.