Resident Engineer

Cannon Corp.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in San Luis Obispo seeks a Resident Engineer to manage construction projects, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a California P.E. license, alongside a minimum of 7 years in construction management. Responsibilities include overseeing project schedules, coordinating with contractors and public agencies, and supervising engineers. Competitive salaries and relocation assistance offered, along with a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Construction Management and Civil Engineering.
• Experience in client relationships and public utility coordination.
• Proficient with construction management documentation software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction management for public works projects.
• Manage project execution, including schedule and budget oversight.
• Conduct site inspections and supervise junior engineers.

Skills

Construction management

Client relationship management

Project scheduling

Civil engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

California P.E. license in Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Description

SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development.

JOIN CANNON as a RESIDENT ENGINEER in our SAN LUIS OBISPO office. San Luis Obispo is on the beautiful central coast of California, has scenic beaches, is surrounded by the wine country, and offers endless recreational opportunities.

RESIDENT ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY

Serves as the Resident Engineer for CM projects, overseeing all aspects of construction management and contract administration for a variety of public works projects. Independently manages project execution, representing Cannon in interactions with public agencies, consultants, and contractors. Responsibilities include contract planning and execution, schedule review and analysis, change order management, coordination with utility companies, materials and soils testing, special inspections, and field oversight. Conducts inspections, supervises staff inspectors, and ensures coordination between departments. May conduct business development efforts by establishing new contacts, maintaining client relationships, and marketing construction management (CM) projects.

RESIDENT ENGINEER JOB DUTIES

• Manages construction of public works projects, including roadways, drainage, pipelines, water-wastewater facilities, municipal and transportation structures, and signalized intersections, and electrical.
• Analyzes and resolves complex construction and contract issues while maintaining thorough project records and claims documentation.
• Creates proposals and presentations and may conduct business development efforts.
• Supervises junior engineers and inspection staff, ensuring quality construction management.
• Provides constructability analysis and develops construction management plans for complex civil projects.
• Maintains project scopes and oversees budgets, schedules, and project documentation.
• Manages and schedules construction engineering, inspections, and observation services.
• Coordinates subconsultant activities, including materials testing and construction staking.
• Evaluates drawings and project submittals to ensure conformance with contract documents.
• Prepares, negotiates, and executes Contract Change Orders.
• Engages in clear and effective communication with departments, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates with contractors to plan and coordinate work, addressing issues related to work areas, scheduling, sequencing, operations, budgets, payments, labor compliance, and administrative matters.
• Reviews and implements critical path method (CPM) schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• California P.E. license in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years experience in Construction Management (CM) and Civil Engineering.
• Experience in management of client relationships.
• Experience coordination with public utility agencies, i.e. PGE, Charter, SoCal Gas, etc.
• Experience in coordination with government agencies, i.e. Caltrans, RWQCB, Army Corps, Fish and Game, etc.
• Knowledge and experience in construction safety.
• Knowledge and experience in earthwork, grading, drainage construction, streets, roads, and transportation structures. (Caltrans experience a plus).
• Knowledge and experience in water, sewer, storm drain infrastructure construction and in traffic control within the construction zone.
• Knowledge and experience with the implementation of State and Federal funding provisions, water regulations, and document coordination.
• Knowledge and experience in Prevailing Wage requirements and compliance.
• Valid, active, and clear driver’s license as regular daily travel is required.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Proficient in use of Construction Management Documentation Software (such as Procore, EADocs, etc.), a plus.
• Proficient in CPM Project Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, Suretrak, etc.), a plus.

WE OFFER

Competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, and an active and positive team building, work environment.

Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.