Resident Engineer

Infra Tech Engineering; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Infra Tech Engineering in New York is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee construction work, ensuring compliance with contracts and safety standards. The position involves managing teams, conducting inspections, and providing documentation for construction work. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, possess at least ten years of construction management experience, and have excellent communication skills. Infra Tech Engineering offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in progressively responsible construction management and inspection.
• Ability to obtain a high SWAC clearance and JFK SIDA card.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2-10 direct reports including engineers and inspectors.
• Ensure construction work follows contract drawings and standards.
• Complete daily narratives and labor reports accurately.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Familiarity with BOCA and applicable codes

Trained in fall protection and construction safety

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Competent in Primavera and Expedition/Contract Manager

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Geotechnical, Civil and/or Structural Engineering

P.E. License and/or R.A. preferred

Job description

Long Island City, United States

Since the early 1980’s, Infra Tech Engineering, LLC (ITE) has served governments, communities and private industry by providing analytical, planning, engineering, construction and contract management services in the field of Traffic and Transportation Engineering. Today, Infra Tech Engineering has offices in New York, New Jersey and Maryland. Infra Tech Engineering currently employs over seventy 70+ engineers and other professionals.

ITE is continuously seeking motivated college graduates and experienced professionals to join our team. ITE offers a challenging work environment, as well as a rewarding experience. ITE offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, college savings plan, commuter benefits, and educational assistance.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Resident engineer include reporting to the Sr. Resident Engineer, ensuring that construction work is performed in accordance with contract drawings, specifications and all applicable codes and standards, ensuring that construction is performed safely and on schedule; reviewing and evaluating potential items of extra work, providing justification and cost estimate, commenting on and approving quantities of work in place for payment applications in a timely fashion; completing daily narratives, daily labor reports for T&M work and controlled inspection reports accurately; scheduling and conducting site inspections as required, attending progress meetings and final inspections and documenting meeting minutes; performing constructability reviews for future contracts, providing meaningful comments on drawings and specifications by specified dates; coordinating construction work with facility police, maintenance and operations to ensure that contracts are completed with minimum disruption to the facility.

Requirements

In addition, the Resident Engineer will be responsible for managing 2-10 direct reports consisting of Civil/Structural Engineers, Electrical/Mechanical Engineers, Office Engineer, and Construction Inspectors. The Resident Engineer will be responsible for assuring all submittals, schedules, insurance, and other contract requirements are submitted and approved by the responsible stakeholders. The Resident Engineer shall keep the Sr. Resident Engineer informed on all contract discrepancies and differing field conditions. The Resident Engineer shall chair meetings with contractors, facility personnel, design consultants and other stakeholders. The Resident Engineer shall be able to stand in for the Engineer of Construction as needed.

• Night and weekend shifts may be required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Geotechnical Civil and/or Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• P.E. License and/or R.A. preferred.
• Ability to obtain a high SWAC clearance and JFK SIDA card.
• Minimum of ten (10) or more years’ experience in progressively more difficult and responsible construction management and inspection. Construction experience must include concrete and reinforcing placement, structural steel, asphalt paving, drainage, building construction and preparation of estimates.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Trained in fall protection, scaffolding and ladders; permit required confined space; Work‑zone Safety and minimum of 30‑hour OSHA construction safety training.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with BOCA and other applicable codes and standards.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Familiarity with Primavera and Expedition/Contract Manager.

About Infra Tech Engineering, LLC (ITE)

Since its foundation in 1983, Infra Tech Engineering, LLC (ITE) has been providing comprehensive Engineering Design, Construction Management & Inspection, Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Transit Engineering, & Surveying services to the public/private sectors in the New York Metropolitan Area.

BENEFITS

Infra Tech offers a competitive wage, complete benefits package including 401(k) with company match, medical, vision, and dental plans, and opportunities for growth. ITE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.