Assistant Resident Engineer

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a n Assistant Resident Engineer for delivering Construction Services on Rail Infrastructure Projects in our Client's World Trade Center - office. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact Provide assistance to PANYNJ Project Manager / or designee as directed Primarily supervising staff and managing the day-to-day activities as it relates to Engineering/Construction and administrative/financial matters. Construction Management and Supervisory Services on Projects include building type construction, rail, marine, dredging, concrete work, paving work, structural, maintenance of traffic, with some electrical, mechanical, environmental plumbing and finishes knowledge. Inspect and manage contractors field operations and direct contractors to resolve field deficiencies. The Assistant Resident Engineer will be required to have full knowledge and familiarity with contract documents. Ensure that construction work is performed in accordance with contract drawings, specifications and all applicable codes and standards. Ensure that construction is performed in a safe manner and completed on schedule Review and evaluate potential items of extra work, provide justification and cost estimate Comment on and approve quantities of work in place for payment applications in a timely fashion Complete daily narratives, daily labor reports for T&M work and controlled inspection reports accurately Schedule and conduct site inspections as required Attend progress meetings and final inspections and document meeting minutes Perform constructability reviews for future contracts, provide meaningful comments on drawings and specifications by specified dates Coordinate construction work with facility police, maintenance and operations to ensure that contracts are completed with minimum disruption to the facility. In addition, the RE will be responsible for managing 2-10 direct reports consisting of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Engineers and inspectors, and Office Engineer. The RE will be responsible for assuring all submittals, schedules, insurance, and other contract requirements are submitted and approved by the responsible stakeholders. The RE shall keep the Resident Engineer informed on all contract discrepancies and differing field conditions. The RE shall chair meetings with contractors, facility personnel, design consultants and other stakeholders. The RE shall be able to stand in for the Resident Engineer as needed. Perform additional duties as deemed necessary Who You Are Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university. Minimum 7 years' experience inspecting construction work, varied in: Size (projects ranging from $500K to $5 million plus) and complexity (multiple crews and crew sizes per shift). Identify and track additional work and prepare estimates. Review and respond to Requests for Information. Availability to stay late or come in early as needed. Night and weekend shifts may be required. Ability to pass a TWIC and/or SWAC Background Check at High Level. Valid Driver's License required. Trained in fall protection, scaffolding and ladders; permit required confined space; Work-zone Safety and minimum of 10 hr. OSHA construction safety training Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. Familiarity with BOCA and Other Applicable Codes and Standards Competent in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel Familiarity with Primavera and Expedition/Contract Manager Proven ability to adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. This hire will be contingent upon client selection and successful background check. 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. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. This role is subject to a client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of the client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer. ACI Concrete Special Inspector, Structural steel bolting inspector; and Work Zone Safety Certifications are desirable. This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $83,100 - $169500 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. #LI-DS1 About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Created: 2024-10-29