Resident Engineer

Role Overview

• Ensure construction work is carried out according to plans, specifications, and safety standards, while managing changes in the contract via change orders agreed upon by the contractor and the client.
• Take full responsibility for decisions, quality of work, and efficient use of contract time, equipment, and materials.
• Review and approve contract change orders, progress and final pay estimates, field reports, and related correspondence; ensure plans and estimates are accurate and complete.
• Prepare detailed reports and conduct engineering investigations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, standards, plans, and specifications.
• Assist the Construction Engineer with resolving construction contract claims.
• Make recommendations for contract acceptance based on project performance and quality.
• Ensure compliance with traffic control, environmental regulations, hazardous waste protocols, and stormwater pollution prevention standards.
• Assist in monitoring safety-related activities throughout the construction process.
• Oversee Traffic Management planning and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with labor and civil rights regulations related to the project.
• Coordinate project resources, including equipment, vehicles, office space, construction staking requests, and overtime.
• Ensure that project records are accurately maintained according to the Construction Manual or Project Manuals.
• Serve as the main point of communication with staff, technical personnel from outside agencies, contractors, and the public, ensuring smooth project progress.
• Maintain frequent communication with City and County representatives, private contractors, and the traveling public.
• Effectively engage with contractor personnel, property owners, and internal team members to resolve project issues and facilitate smooth operations.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills essential for collaboration and successful project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Registration as a California Professional Engineer (PE) is required
• Approximately 10 years of experience in Construction Management, particularly on public works or transportation projects
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience managing major construction contracts
• Valid California Class C drivers license
• Contractor experience (e.g., Project Manager, Superintendent, Engineer) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits
• leaves of absence
• 401k
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• employee assistance program
• educational assistance program