Resident Engineer - Construction

Mott MacDonald; New York (NY); On-site; USD 183,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Resident Engineer, where your expertise in construction management will drive impactful projects in water and wastewater. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, you will lead a team of professionals, ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale projects. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve exceptional outcomes. If you're passionate about making a difference and possess the required experience, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management for water/wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of NYC local and national building codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site delivery of construction management services and supervise staff.
• Implement schedule, cost, quality, and communication tools across the project.

Skills

Construction Management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

HVAC Systems

SCADA Systems

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

eBuilder

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is looking for a talented Resident Engineer to join our ever-expanding construction management team in the New York City area.

The ideal candidate should possess substantial construction experience in the fit-out of large-scale CSO tank facilities, pump stations, and water treatment plants. This includes expertise in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, SCADA, systems engineering, and integration with existing facilities. Experience in systems startup testing and commissioning is essential. Project experience should range from $100M to $200M in construction costs.

Job responsibilities include:

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  Lead on-site delivery of construction management (CM) services, manage and supervise staff of CM professionals including Assistant Resident Engineers, Construction Field Office Engineers, Inspectors, and other CM professionals, as necessary.

  
  


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  Support construction safety implementation through understanding of safety requirements. Confirm construction contractor safety programs are submitted, approved, and followed by all parties involved in the project.

  
  


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  Implement schedule, cost, quality, communication, decision-making, and information tools and processes across the project.

  
  


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  Support program and project controls activities such as schedule control, cost control, change management, risk management, and reporting tools.

  
  


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  Lead project meetings with contractor and stakeholders.

  
  


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  Monitor the construction contract progress and prepare and process all necessary payment documents certifying the installed quantities.

  
  


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  Review, analyze, and negotiate construction cost estimates, change orders, and contractor claims.

  
  


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  Work to build a cooperative partnership between client, contractors, and all stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of project issues and the overall success of the project.

  
  


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  Responsible for the enforcement of contract documents including plans and specifications.

  
  


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  Understanding of start-up and commissioning plans and identify associated resources as necessary.

  
  

The successful candidate will require the following:

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  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree.

  
  


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  10+years of experience performing construction management in water/wastewater projects.

  
  


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  Registration: NYS PE (Required), CCM (Preferred).

  
  


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  OSHA safety training.

  
  


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  Proficiency in the use of computers to prepare reports using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  
  


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  Experience working for municipal agencies or utility infrastructure organizations, NYCDEP (preferred).

  
  


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  Ability to respond proactively in a high-paced environment and willingness to adjust and respond effectively to changes.

  
  


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  Valid Driver's license.

  
  


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  Required to work 100% at designated field locations.

  
  


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  Knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods and understanding of all facets of the construction process.

  
  


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  Working knowledge of relevant regulations, NYC local and national building codes and NYCDEP Procedures and Processes.

  
  


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  Strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

  
  


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  Working knowledge of construction management software packages (Primavera P6, eBuilder).

  
  

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don't have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

The expected salary for this position is $183,000 - $223,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal opportunitiy is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Location

The position will be based 100% at the designated field locations

More about Mott MacDonald

We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence