Senior Field Engineer, Civil Construction Oversight

WSP USA; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Bereavement/voting leave

Job summary

WSP USA in Antioch, CA is seeking a Full Time Assistant Resident Engineer to work with the PMCM team on roadway/highway and transit projects in the Bay Area, Sacramento, or Central Valley. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 10+ years’ experience including resident engineer duties, and strong contract management and communication skills.

The position offers growth within a global engineering firm with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field experience or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience, including Resident Engineer or related roles (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
• A working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials (e.g. Caltrans).
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret contract documents.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by company health and safety policies.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Must be knowledgeable of various client construction specifications and contract management.
• Supervise, develop and train field staff and other construction support staff assigned to a project.
• Supervise and conduct the inspection and review of work in accordance with applicable codes and standards included in the project drawings and specifications
• Responsible for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects.
• Verify and review project documentation for acceptance including pay applications, change orders, submittals, shop drawings, cost reduction proposals, traffic control modifications, and others.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the client, project team, and contractors.
• Manage the construction management team, including sub-consultants.
• Review and make recommendations for contractors' project schedules and non-conforming work
• Attends and may lead construction meetings with client and contractors
• Meeting with prospective clients to learn about future CM pursuit opportunities
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Contract management

Field supervision

Reading contract documents

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) / CA licensed

Tools

e-Builder

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

WSP USA in Antioch, CA is seeking a Full Time Assistant Resident Engineer to work with the PMCM team on roadway/highway and transit projects in the Bay Area, Sacramento, or Central Valley. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 10+ years’ experience including resident engineer duties, and strong contract management and communication skills.

The position offers growth within a global engineering firm with competitive compensation and benefits.