Resident Engineer, Water & Wastewater Construction

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority; Norwich (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority seeks a Resident Engineer to supervise inspection and administration for construction and rehabilitation of waterworks and wastewater facilities. The position is based in Chelsea, MA, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a competitive annual salary.

Responsibilities include monitoring contractor compliance, maintaining project files, daily diaries, and facilitating change orders while ensuring MWRA policies and regulatory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• At least four (4) years of civil engineering experience.
• At least one (1) year of supervisory or project management experience on construction projects or ability to complete MWRA Supervisory development program within 6 months; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License.
• Successful completion of MWRA training program on Construction Management (when available).

Responsibilities

• Acts as resident engineer on construction projects. Monitors and documents contractor compliance with construction documents, MWRA procedures and policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable engineering standards.
• Maintains field project files for each construction contract. All project documentation is complete, up-to-date, and in accordance with MWRA policies and procedures.
• Keeps a daily diary for each construction contract, recording contractual work related to the project, weather conditions, and list of visitors, change orders and claims in accordance with MWRA procedures.
• Maintains quantity control ledgers to substantiate partial and final pay estimates submitted by contractors. Reviews contractor pay estimates, and final payment and construction closeout documents in a timely manner. Prepares accurate redlined drawings for record drawings.
• Coordinates contractor activities; assists in change order process; reviews contractor schedules and provides monthly progress report; schedules and documents meetings; verifies and documents contractor compliance with permits, labor standards, and grant conditions.
• Provides technical assistance to field staff to ensure compliance with construction documents, MWRA work procedures, and assists with performance appraisals.
• Participates in preparation and maintenance of line drawings and sketches, documenting actual construction work.
• Works with design team to ensure that engineering document/construction contract issues are reviewed for constructability and maintainability at the 30, 60, and 90 percent design submittals.
• Assists in the resolution of difficult administrative and engineering problems and supervises material quantities and project costs.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project coordination

Documentation

MS Word/Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority seeks a Resident Engineer to supervise inspection and administration for construction and rehabilitation of waterworks and wastewater facilities. The position is based in Chelsea, MA, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a competitive annual salary.

Responsibilities include monitoring contractor compliance, maintaining project files, daily diaries, and facilitating change orders while ensuring MWRA policies and regulatory requirements are met.