PM/ Resident Engineer - Water Construction - NYC

EWI Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Complex projects exposure

Collaborative environment

Long-term career progression

Job summary

EWI Recruitment in New York is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to own municipal water infrastructure projects from concept through delivery, applying engineering and on-site construction management principles to keep programs on track.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, review schedules and budgets, ensure QA/QC and contract compliance, and drive timely delivery of complex builds in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New York.
• 10+ years in engineering or construction management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Construction schedule review and oversight.
• QA QC and quality assurance experience.
• CCM / USACE CQM / CCCA / NICET certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyse engineering concepts and ensure alignment with project requirements
• Oversee construction management teams to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to contract specifications
• Manage multidisciplinary teams including contractors, designers, and engineers
• Monitor technical components to ensure they meet engineering and contractual standards
• Prepare and review cash flow forecasts, budgets, and project schedules
• Track contractor progress and ensure timely project delivery

Skills

Project management

Multidisciplinary teams

On-site decision making

QA/QC

Budgeting & scheduling

Engineering judgment

Education

PE license NY

Job description

New York, United States

Are you an experienced engineer ready to take ownership of construction projects from concept through to completion? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where problem-solving and decision-making directly impact project success?

If so, this opportunity could be a strong next step.

The Role

As a Resident Engineer, you will oversee a range of construction projects of varying complexity, applying established engineering and construction management principles to ensure successful delivery. This role requires strong technical judgment, the ability to interpret and adapt designs, and confidence in making decisions on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse engineering concepts and ensure alignment with project requirements
• Oversee construction management teams to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to contract specifications
• Manage multidisciplinary teams including contractors, designers, and engineers
• Monitor technical components to ensure they meet engineering and contractual standards
• Prepare and review cash flow forecasts, budgets, and project schedules
• Track contractor progress and ensure timely project delivery

Team & Projects

You will be part of a construction management function focused on delivering municipal water infrastructure projects, working across a portfolio of critical and complex builds.

About You

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New York
• 10+ years of experience in engineering and or construction management
• Strong decision-making impacting cost and performance
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Construction schedule review and oversight
• QA QC and quality assurance experience

Additional Qualifications (preferred)

• Certifications such as CCM, USACE CQM, CCCA, or NICET

What's on Offer

• Ongoing investment in professional development
• Exposure to complex, high-impact infrastructure projects
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Long-term career progression within a stable and growing organisation

This role sits within a forward-thinking engineering environment focused on delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions. The culture encourages collaboration, innovation, and diverse perspectives, with an emphasis on creating long-term value for both communities and the environment.