Resident Engineer - Transit and Rail

GFT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

401(k) savings plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Resident Engineer - Transit and Rail in New York, NY. This full-time position involves managing rail-related transportation projects ensuring quality and safety. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in construction management and holds a Professional Engineer license. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Rail RE activities and managing construction field teams.
• Experience with MTA, Bridges and Tunnels, LIRR, MNR, Triborough, TBTA, or NYCT.
• OSHA 30-hour safety course certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily observation of the contractor operations for rail transportation projects.
• Be the field point of contact for the client and project stakeholders.
• Supervise assigned field office staff and conduct construction schedule reviews.

Skills

Construction management

Field supervision

Safety compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer - Transit and Rail to join our Construction Services team in New York, NY. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity to lead rail-related transportation projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the field.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As a Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for providing oversight on all construction work on the project and coordinating coverage in the field as needed. You will keep the Client team informed of the field activities and progress. You will supervise field personnel, schedule coverage, review daily progress reports, and advise the field team as needed.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Manage the daily observation of the contractor operations for a rail-related transportation project in the New York, tri-state area.
• Be the field point of contact for the client and all project stakeholders.
• Manage and supervise all assigned field office staff, typically consisting of inspectors, community liaison, and office engineer.
• Conduct reviews and verifications of construction schedules; baseline and updates, in coordination with the client.
• Perform inspections, observation of field testing, and commissioning.
• Assist in the preparation and negotiations of construction change orders and the preparation of weekly/monthly project reports.
• Review payment vouchers from the contractor.
• Review manning reports, payroll certifications, and other labor documentation from the contractor.
• Chair project progress meetings and distribute meeting minutes.
• Be responsible for site safety, permit compliance, and coordination with other adjacent projects.
• Monitor Contractor compliance with the Contractor’s Safety and Health Plan and with specific Safe Work Plans.
• Monitor and ensure Contractor’s compliance with the approved Contractor’s Quality Plan.
• Work with the Contractor to minimize disruptions to the public.
• Log and coordinate with the designer to respond to Contractors’ submittals, RFI's, and shop drawings.
• Prepare a punch list with the owner upon completion of the project.
• Solve complex challenges relating to project schedule and budget as an effective member of the project Team (Owner, Gannett Fleming, and Contractors).
• Perform Project Manager type responsibilities, such as overseeing field personnel timesheets, vacation/leave, and general personnel issues that may arise, as well as project budget, cost to complete analysis; liaise between contractor and the client agency; maintain comprehensive project history files; review project documents in-depth to handle construction and design issues; and prepare change orders, project correspondence, and reports.
• Perform routine assignments requiring application of spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling software.
• Communicate with all necessary stakeholders.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with MTA, Bridges and Tunnels, LIRR, MRA, Triborough, TBTA, or NYCT.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• 10+ years of experience in Rail RE activities and managing construction field teams.
• Experience with MTA, Bridges and Tunnels, LIRR, MNR, Triborough, TBTA, or NYCT.
• Experience with Catenary systems.
• Experience with Rail Facilities.
• Candidate must have the ability to drive.
• OSHA 30-hour safety course certification required.
• Work schedule must be flexible to accommodate varying shifts (day, evening, overnight).

What We Prefer You Bring

• Project Management Procedures (PMP’s) and Project Management Guidelines (PMG’s) familiarity a plus.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $185,000 - $249,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, including access to training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, or other characteristics protected by law.