Resident Engineer – Bridge Replacement Project

Azar Design Co is seeking experienced Construction Resident Engineer to provide full-time oversight, inspection and documentation services for a County bridge replacement project located in Town of Ellisburg. The project includes replacement of the existing timber bridge with a new steel multi-girder bridge, deep foundations, concrete substructures and deck, roadway reconstruction, guide rail improvements, erosion and sediment control measures, utility coordination, and associated site work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Resident Engineer and Owner’s field representative for construction oversight activities.
• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, NYSDOT requirements, and FHWA requirements.
• Coordinate with Jefferson County, Lu Engineers, contractors, utility companies, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, work plans, shop drawings, schedules, and change order requests.
• Maintain Engineer’s Diary, daily reports, field documentation, photographs, quantity records, and project files in accordance with NYSDOT MURK requirements.
• Verify quantities, prepare contractor payment estimates, and support processing of payment requisitions.
• Monitor maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT/WZTC) operations and overall project safety.
• Administer federally funded project requirements including DBE, EEO, certified payroll, prevailing wage, and EBO compliance.
• Coordinate material testing, quality assurance, and material acceptance documentation.
• Attend and participate in preconstruction, progress, and coordination meetings.
• Track project schedule compliance and document delays, claims, and field changes.
• Coordinate project closeout activities including punch lists, final inspection, and as-built documentation.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum NICET Level III certification. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of transportation, bridge, heavy highway, or civil construction inspection experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience serving as Resident Engineer, Chief Inspector, Lead Inspector, or similar construction oversight role.
• Strong knowledge of NYSDOT Standard Specifications, Construction Inspection Manual (CIM), Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK), and Contract Administration Manual (CAM).
• Experience administering federally funded transportation construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, schedules, and construction contracts.
• Experience with bridge construction, structural concrete, steel erection, driven piles, roadway reconstruction, and utility coordination preferred.
• OSHA Training preferred.
• Experience with APPIA software and EBO, or similar construction management software preferred.
• Travel on the jobsite may be required.
• Availability for 8 to 10 hr work shifts.
• Valid Driving license, reliable vehicle and current US Work eligibility required.