Resident Engineer - NYC

Brown and Caldwell, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 126,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell, Inc. in New York City seeks a Resident Engineer with extensive experience in complex water and wastewater infrastructure construction.

You will lead on-site teams, assure quality, manage risks, and coordinate with owners, contractors, and designers to deliver projects on schedule and to spec. The role requires a deep understanding of construction practices and client interaction, with a focus on safety, communication, and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of related work experience in construction management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management or related field or equivalent experience is required.
• PE in New York or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control and assurance across multiple projects.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and resolve issues.
• Develop detailed project scopes and objectives with the construction execution team.
• Analyze project progress and provide strategic recommendations.
• Manage RFIs and ensure timely resolution of inquiries.
• Lead change management initiatives and ensure smooth transitions.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, industry standards and regulations.
• Oversee successful closeout activities for contractors or subcontractors.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Quality control

RFIs management

Schedule optimization

Change management

Contracts management

Construction software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in construction management

PE in New York

CCM certification

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Job Category: CDE & Construction Services

Requisition Number: RESID007121

• Posted : October 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

New York City, NY
New York City, NY 10018, USA

Description

Job Summary

Our New York City office has an exciting opportunity for a Resident Engineer with experience in construction of complex water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities. Candidate will work closely with the other members of the project team, including the Owner, multiple contractors, design engineers to ensure the successful delivery of projects. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who enjoys the variety of opportunities available in engineering and construction consulting. Positive client interaction and an understanding of construction are essential to candidate success.

TheResident Engineer leads the executionofcomplexconstruction projects, ensuring high standards of quality and adherence to specifications. This role supervises a team of on-site engineers and inspectors, confirms construction quality, mitigates project risk, optimizes schedules, and analyzes project progress.Work is performed with little or no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control and assurance efforts across multiple projects.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and resolve any issues.
• Develop detailed project scopes and objectives in collaboration withconstructionexecutionteam.
• Analyze project progress and provide strategic recommendations.
• Optimize project schedules and resource allocation.
• Manage RFIs and ensure timely resolution of all inquiries.
• Lead change management initiatives and ensure smooth transitions.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications,industrystandards and regulations.
• Oversee successfulcloseout activities for contractors or subcontractors.
• Completion of closeout manuals, includingfinal operations and maintenance manuals.
• Management of non-conformance process and reporting to ensurethe highest quality delivery.
• Provide leadershipfor health and safety to ensure all employees and subcontractors are meeting company health and safety requirements.
• Reporting of subcontractor and vendor budget performance and change management.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in construction management and project management techniques.
• Advanced knowledge in quality control and assurance.
• Ability to oversee subcontractor coordination and define project scopes.
• Expertise in managing requests for information (RFIs) and implementing change management processes.
• High-level skills in plan and specifications compliance, progress monitoring, and schedule optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of contracts and commercial delivery.
• Proficient utilizing industry standard tools and systems forconstructionmanagement.

Experience

• Typically, a minimum of 10 years of related work experience in construction management or related field.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of increasingly-responsible, professional experience in the design and construction administration of municipal infrastructure, water, and wastewater facilities
• Thorough working knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, process and building mechanical and electrical construction and demolition practices involved with major public works projects

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree in construction management or related field or equivalent experience is required.

Preferred Education

• PE in New York or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA preferred.

Salary Range:Theanticipatedstarting payrange for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and maybemore or lessdependingupon skills, experience,and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location C: $126,000 - $172,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions frommunicipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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