Resident Project Representative II/Office Engineer-Transit

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Resident Project Representative II to join their dynamic team in New York City. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in diverse construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and fostering collaboration among teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence, contributing to a culture of inclusion and empowerment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the construction industry and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily records of contractor activities and materials used.
• Supervise junior project representatives and construction inspectors.

Skills

Construction Drawing Interpretation

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

In the role of Resident Project Representative II we'll count on you to:

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used
• Review construction materials for Contract compliance
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings
• Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems
• Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until corrected
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance
• Assist with project audit/closeout
• Work under general supervision of a Design Project Manager
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT, Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification. Candidates hired without their PE will have the title of Resident Project Representative II.
• New York City Transit experience
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer
• Local candidates to NYC area

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
• Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction
• Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Primary Location

United States-New York-New York

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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