Resident Engineer

HNTB Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 151,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in New York is seeking an experienced project manager to lead complex infrastructure projects valued at $10M or more. You will develop scope and fee proposals, coordinate with architects and engineers, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

You’ll supervise staff, manage change orders, and guide project delivery using HNTB’s SDA/SSA approaches. The role includes client engagement, risk management, and mentoring junior team members to achieve on-time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 10 years construction experience.
• All jurisdictional certificates.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and fee quotations; assist in technical proposals and contracts.
• Coordinate project activities, establish priorities, and assign staff.
• Monitor progress, resolve field issues, and coordinate with Architects and Engineers.
• Lead the development and execution of the project management plan; supervise and mentor team.
• Manage change orders, cost estimates, and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license NY

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

What We’re Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for overall field management of HNTB’s contract, administration and coordination on projects of a diverse and complex nature. Monitors activities of assigned staff for conformance with contractual requirements. Provides technical leadership for complex or unique assignments. Reviews drawings, specifications, and installation procedures for constructability. May recommend changes to design. Represents projects at meetings and conferences. Typically responsible for running projects of $10M or greater in construction value and key role in mega project pursuits.

What You’ll Do:

Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB’s Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA). Coordinates project activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs. Prepares Summary Inspection Report of Daily activities. Monitors contractor progress and compares with the reviewed progress schedule. Resolves technical field issues, and coordinates with Architects and Engineers for timely and accurate responses to requests for information. Oversees project controls including checking contractors’ controls and coordinating schedules, reviews constructors schedule. Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements. Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB’s Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives. Identifies and resolves non-compliant work. Provides interpretation and enforcement of contract plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements. Confirms change order requests, develops estimates, negotiates costs, and writes change orders. Provides cost control on projects and quality control within discipline. Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships and pursuit efforts for mini-mega and mega projects in accordance with HNTB’s Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for strategic, mini-mega, and mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community. May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of construction staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession. Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 10 years construction related experience. All jurisdictional certificates.

What You’ll Bring:

Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined projects. Identifying and handling risk and change management with guidance from more experienced staff. Leading a team on mid-sized and/or moderately complex projects inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants. Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver mid-sized and/or moderately complex projects. Leading with minimal assistance from the Office Management Team in implementing HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project. Serving as the lead interface with the client on moderately complex projects. Developing successors to work with same client on other work.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of NY
• 12+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of NYCDDC, NYCDOT, and NYCDEP specifications
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Primavera P6 training and practical experience
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Visio

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: New York, NY, White Plains, NY (Westchester Hudson Valley) . The approximate pay range for New York is $150,500.15 - $300,511.68. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $150,500.15 - $300,511.68. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required.

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