Resident Engineer (NYCDEP/NYCDDC)

Artheon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Artheon is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to oversee construction management for municipal infrastructure projects in New York City. The role focuses on managing operations, administering public contracts, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with specifications, quality, schedules and budgets.

Ideal candidates will have extensive NYC project experience with public agencies, leading project execution, addressing field issues and guiding field staff to

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction operations on municipal projects.
• Experience administering public-sector construction contracts.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specs, contracts and regulations.
• Provide leadership to Assistant Resident Engineers, inspectors, office engineers and other staff.
• Monitor contractor performance, progress, workmanship and schedules.
• Coordinate with contractors/subcontractors on field conditions, conflicts and questions.
• Conduct site visits, meetings and progress reviews to assess performance and risks.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are implemented and deficiencies tracked and resolved.
• Monitor site safety and address observed safety concerns.

Skills

Construction management

Public contracts

Team coordination

Budget management

Job description

Compensation: $145,000 - $190,000 / year

Compensation: $145,000 - $190,000 / year

Department: Construction Management

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $145,000 - $190,000 / year

Description

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to oversee construction management activities for municipal infrastructure and capital improvement projects throughout New York City. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing construction operations, administering public-sector construction contracts, coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, schedules, and budgets.

Experience working directly on projects for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP), the NYC Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC), or other NYC public agencies is strongly preferred.

The Resident Engineer will serve as a key point of contact among the client agency, contractors, construction management staff, design consultants, and other stakeholders. This individual will provide day-to-day leadership for project execution, resolve construction-related issues, monitor contractor performance, and ensure that project activities are completed in accordance with contract requirements and established project objectives.

Responsibilities

Construction Management and Field Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction to Assistant Resident Engineers, field inspectors, office engineers, and other construction management personnel.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, workmanship, and adherence to approved schedules.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to address field conditions, construction conflicts, technical questions, and project-related challenges.
• Conduct site visits, construction meetings, and progress reviews to assess project performance and identify potential risks.
• Ensure that quality assurance and quality control procedures are implemented and that deficiencies are documented, tracked, and resolved.
• Monitor compliance with applicable site safety requirements and coordinate with responsible personnel to address observed safety concerns.

Contract Administration

• Administer construction contracts in accordance with contract requirements, agency procedures, and established project management practices.
• Review and oversee the processing of RFIs, shop drawings, material submittals, change orders, field directives, and other construction-related documentation.
• Review contractor payment applications, quantities, progress reports, and supporting documentation for completeness and consistency with observed work.
• Evaluate proposed changes to the work and assist with assessing their potential cost, schedule, and technical impacts.
• Maintain accurate project records, correspondence, meeting minutes, daily reports, and other required documentation.
• Assist with evaluating contractor claims, delay notices, time extension requests, and potential disputes.