Senior Resident Engineer - NYC Public Infrastructure

Trilon Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and eye

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Artheon seeks an experienced Resident Engineer to oversee municipal infrastructure construction management projects in New York City. You will lead a team, coordinate with agencies, contractors, and design consultants, and ensure contract compliance, schedules, and budgets are met.

The role requires 8+ years in construction management, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex field operations on active NYC sites. Thorough knowledge of drawings, specs, and QA/QC is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (NY/NJ) license is required.
• Approximately 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, resident engineering, field engineering, or civil infrastructure project delivery.
• Experience overseeing construction activities and administering complex construction contracts.
• Experience coordinating field inspectors, assistant resident engineers, office engineers, or other construction management personnel.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, technical specifications, construction methods, quality control procedures, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction to Assistant Resident Engineers, field inspectors, office engineers, and other construction management personnel.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, workmanship, and adherence to approved schedules.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to address field conditions, construction conflicts, technical questions, and project-related challenges.
• Conduct site visits, construction meetings, and progress reviews to assess project performance and identify potential risks.
• Ensure that quality assurance and quality control procedures are implemented and that deficiencies are documented, tracked, and resolved.
• Monitor compliance with applicable site safety requirements and coordinate with responsible personnel to address observed safety concerns.
• Administer construction contracts in accordance with contract requirements, agency procedures, and established project management practices.
• Review and oversee the processing of RFIs, shop drawings, material submittals, change orders, field directives, and other construction-related documentation.
• Review contractor payment applications, quantities, progress reports, and supporting documentation for completeness and consistency with observed work.
• Evaluate proposed changes to the work and assist with assessing their potential cost, schedule, and technical impacts.
• Maintain accurate project records, correspondence, meeting minutes, daily reports, and other required documentation.
• Assist with evaluating contractor claims, delay notices, time extension requests, and potential disputes.
• Ensure that project documentation and reporting requirements are satisfied throughout construction and closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Contract administration

Quality control

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Professional Engineer (NY/NJ) license

Job description

Artheon seeks an experienced Resident Engineer to oversee municipal infrastructure construction management projects in New York City. You will lead a team, coordinate with agencies, contractors, and design consultants, and ensure contract compliance, schedules, and budgets are met.

The role requires 8+ years in construction management, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex field operations on active NYC sites. Thorough knowledge of drawings, specs, and QA/QC is essential.