Senior Field Engineer - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

MWH Constructors; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health & welfare benefits

401(k) Plan (company matching up to 4%

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

MWH Constructors in Ventura, CA, is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to lead critical infrastructure construction oversight. The role oversees field inspection staff and coordinates with service consultants to ensure work meets plans, specs, and contract requirements.

As the primary interface between owner, contractor, engineer of record, and regulatory bodies, you will manage progress, budgets, and risk, while maintaining thorough project documentation and safety practices on site.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; substitution with experience may be considered.
• Minimum 10+ years' experience in inspection, construction, or operations.
• Experience on municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects (plants, pipelines, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of construction practices, union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Attend construction meetings in support of the Construction Manager.
• Organize and chair weekly progress meetings.
• Review plans, specs, and shop drawings to identify and resolve issues.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project reports for the Construction Manager.
• Monitor and control to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Evaluate contractor's cost proposals and develop preliminary cost estimates.
• Provide daily review of project documentation (inspections, daily reports, photos).
• Ensure accurate field records (daily reports, test reports, as-built drawings).
• Prepare trend reporting for issues impacting progress or changes.
• Identify risks or claims arising from contractor activities.
• Act as primary interface with the community and coordinate contractor activities with community needs.
• Assist with safety program implementation and follow company safety guidelines.
• Attend local industry networking events.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Data management familiarity

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

MWH Constructors in Ventura, CA, is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to lead critical infrastructure construction oversight. The role oversees field inspection staff and coordinates with service consultants to ensure work meets plans, specs, and contract requirements.

As the primary interface between owner, contractor, engineer of record, and regulatory bodies, you will manage progress, budgets, and risk, while maintaining thorough project documentation and safety practices on site.