What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Engineer - PTAN - NYC position at Bureau Veritas?
We are seeking a Resident Engineer/Inspector (REI) with an active Professional Engineer (PE) license to serve as the owner’s representative on large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects.
This role is PE-driven, combining engineering oversight, construction management, and project leadership. The REI will provide daily on-site supervision, ensure compliance with design and contract requirements, and coordinate with contractors, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Candidates must hold a New York PE license; a New Jersey PE license is highly desirable as the company expands into NJ. This will be a fully on-site, long-term role with direct responsibility for managing complex projects including bridges, tunnels, heavy foundations, utility relocations, and civil infrastructure work.
Key Responsibilities
Project Oversight & Field Management
This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced PE looking to manage and execute heavy civil infrastructure projects. As an REI, you will combine your engineering expertise with construction management authority to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You will have the responsibility and autonomy to lead projects from the field every day, oversee contractors, and make critical engineering decisions that shape the region’s infrastructure.
This role is PE-driven, combining engineering oversight, construction management, and project leadership. The REI will provide daily on-site supervision, ensure compliance with design and contract requirements, and coordinate with contractors, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Candidates must hold a New York PE license; a New Jersey PE license is highly desirable as the company expands into NJ. This will be a fully on-site, long-term role with direct responsibility for managing complex projects including bridges, tunnels, heavy foundations, utility relocations, and civil infrastructure work.
Key Responsibilities
Project Oversight & Field Management
- Serve as the owner’s on-site representative, overseeing all construction activities and contractor operations.
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and contract documents.
- Conduct daily field inspections, documenting progress, safety compliance, and quality control issues.
- Resolve field conflicts and design clarifications promptly to minimize delays.
- Manage multiple stakeholders, including contractors, subcontractors, design teams, utility companies, and regulatory agencies.
- Manage project schedules using Primavera P6, reviewing and updating progress regularly.
- Track project budgets, forecasting expenditures and managing cash flow.
- Review, negotiate, and approve change orders, including pricing, estimating, and assessing budget impacts.
- Prepare and maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, logs, and project documentation.
- Monitor compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Apply professional engineering judgment in evaluating design and construction issues.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff and field engineers.
- Conduct inspections, testing, and verification to ensure quality standards are met.
- Support construction management processes, including scheduling, estimating, and risk mitigation.
- Act as a liaison between the owner and project teams, advocating for project goals and ensuring alignment with objectives.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York required; New Jersey PE license preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in resident engineering, construction inspection, and project management for heavy civil projects.
- Demonstrated experience with bridges, tunnels, heavy foundations, utility relocations, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, codes, and standards.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, project scheduling, budgeting, estimating, and forecasting.
- Experience managing change orders, contract administration, and construction negotiations.
- Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, or CWI strongly preferred.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work fully on-site, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a proactive approach to project delivery.
- This is a per project role with hourly agreed upon rates for special inspection work.
- Fully on-site, long-term project assignments
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex infrastructure projects
- Professional growth and mentoring in a collaborative engineering environment
This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced PE looking to manage and execute heavy civil infrastructure projects. As an REI, you will combine your engineering expertise with construction management authority to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You will have the responsibility and autonomy to lead projects from the field every day, oversee contractors, and make critical engineering decisions that shape the region’s infrastructure.