Resident Engineer: Field Project Leader

Ghirardelli Associates; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

9 Paid Holidays

Bonus Programs

Company Vehicle

Medical Insurance

Vision Plan

HSA

Wellness Rewards Program

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Ghirardelli Associates in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Resident Engineer to lead construction management projects. You will report to the Project Manager and coordinate with clients and contractors to ensure plans and specs are followed and documentation is produced.

The ideal candidate has a CA PE license, 4+ years of experience on roadway or structures, strong communication skills, and proficient in project and client management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Registered CA Professional Engineer’s License is required.
• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills necessary to manage Construction Projects and/or work as a resident engineer with public agencies.
• Strong communication, verbal and written are required.
• Advanced computer skills
• Strong project management and client management skills are required.
• Caltrans experience is highly desired
• Experience in both roadway and structures projects a PLUS

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day administration of construction projects for clients in the field office.
• Monitoring of construction contractor progress, activities, use of approved materials, and use of approved equipment.
• Review and respond to contractor’s submittals, RFIs, letters and evaluate contractor’s suggestions for minor changes to contract requirements; review contractor’s progress schedules, certificates and operations and maintenance manuals, review and process monthly progress payments, review NOPCs and provide recommendations, schedule material testing, review material testing data, perform independent engineer’s estimate for Change orders, negotiate change orders, keep tracing logs for RFIs, submittals CCOs, and contingency balances, perform quantity take offs, read staking notes.
• Communicate daily with project's construction inspector(s) and review and sign their daily report.
• Document construction progress through daily engineer's report; conduct weekly progress meeting and prepare meeting summaries; maintain project files and prepare and process change orders.
• Prepare written documents (i.e. correspondence, proposals, reports, performance evaluations and other construction documents).
• Inspect and review project to monitor compliance with the contract documents including traffic control plans, safety codes, SWPPP requirements, environmental documents, and other regulations.

Skills

4+ years experience

Strong communication

Project management

Client management

Advanced computer skills

Roadway/Structures experience

Caltrans experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Registered CA Professional Engineer’s License

Job description

Ghirardelli Associates in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Resident Engineer to lead construction management projects. You will report to the Project Manager and coordinate with clients and contractors to ensure plans and specs are followed and documentation is produced.

The ideal candidate has a CA PE license, 4+ years of experience on roadway or structures, strong communication skills, and proficient in project and client management.