Senior Resident Engineer: Water/Wastewater Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Company-paid life & AD&D

STD/LTD

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

401(k) with 4% match

Referral program

Job summary

MWH Constructors seeks a Senior Resident Engineer to lead field inspection staff for a critical water infrastructure project in Ventura, CA. You will oversee field progress, coordinate with the owner, engineer of record, and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and contract requirements.

You will guide weekly progress meetings, monitor schedule and budget, and manage documentation such as daily reports, drawings, and test records.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering, construction management, or related field. An equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training and/or trade school/ apprenticeship diplomas may be substituted.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in inspection, construction, or operations. Knowledge of quality control and regulatory QA/QC activities.
• Experience on municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects (plants, pumps, pipelines, tunnels).
• Understanding of construction practices, union rules, 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; resolve issues with the contractor.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly project reports for the Construction Manager.
• Monitor schedule and budget adherence for the project.
• Evaluate contractor cost proposals and develop preliminary cost estimates.
• Maintain accurate field records (inspections, reports, photos, deliveries).
• Prepare trend reports on issues affecting progress or changes.
• Identify risks or claims related to contractor activities.
• Coordinate with community stakeholders during construction.
• Assist in implementing the safety program and enforce procedures.
• Attend local industry networking events.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Four-year degree in engineering/construction management

CCM or PMP (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

MWH Constructors seeks a Senior Resident Engineer to lead field inspection staff for a critical water infrastructure project in Ventura, CA. You will oversee field progress, coordinate with the owner, engineer of record, and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and contract requirements.

You will guide weekly progress meetings, monitor schedule and budget, and manage documentation such as daily reports, drawings, and test records.