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The Jacobs-led team will serve as MARTA's CPMO Supplemental Services Consultant and manage the construction aspects. A joint venture between Jacobs and H. J. Russell & Company was selected to support the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) as it embarks on its expansion program. This position will be hired through the joint venture program, JRMT.

Summary of position:
As a Resident Engineer, you will direct and coordinate all technical activities, including field engineering and field inspection activities to ensure that assigned MARTA Contracts & Procurement, Programs and Contract Management, or Elevator and Escalator construction, renovation, or rehabilitation project(s) are completed on schedule, within budget and per the contract plans, specifications, quality and safety requirements, and all other applicable codes and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will work very closely with functional Managers, Project Managers, General Engineering Consultants, MARTA Engineering groups, local jurisdictions, contractors, and other outside agencies to ensure the proper installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of MARTA’s assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate work of assigned Office Engineer(s), Project Engineer(s), Field Inspector(s), and other subordinate staff to ensure that all job site technical functions, including consultant, contractor, and subcontractor activities proceed on schedule, within budget and in 
• Provides technical expertise and advice to staff and contractors on resolving complex problems or issues related to construction, renovation, or rehabilitation of new or existing facilities, structures, equipment, and/or systems. Interprets requirements of technical specifications, codes, and standards and applies such interpretation to contracts. 
• Develop technical scope for field change notices and letter change orders. Supports the Contract Administrator with approval of progress payments, negotiating contract changes, and/or resolution of contract-related claims against MARTA. Ensures that project status reports and related information are always current.
• Prepares staff performance plans and evaluations and participates in hiring, advancing, or terminating assigned staff.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Building Construction, Construction Management, or a related discipline is required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• Minimum of Five (5) years experience in the construction and administration of Contracts & Procurement, Programs and Contract Management, or elevator and escalator projects are required. 
• Extensive knowledge of contract development and contract management principles, including design review and contract testing, is required.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.