Resident Engineer

Position Title: Resident Engineer

Location: Queens, NY

Pay Range: $100.00 - $110.00/hour

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

Position Overview

The Resident Engineer is responsible for providing overall field oversight and administration of construction projects, ensuring that work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract documents, plans, specifications, applicable codes, permits, and agency requirements. The role serves as the primary field representative, coordinating with contractors, project stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to monitor construction progress, quality, schedule, and safety. Responsibilities include supervising field personnel, reviewing contractor submittals and schedules, conducting site inspections, addressing deficiencies and safety hazards, maintaining detailed project documentation, administering payments and change orders, and supporting the resolution of construction issues. The Resident Engineer also coordinates critical construction activities and ensures timely corrective actions to facilitate successful project completion.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the DDC site representative responsible for the inspection, management, and administration of the construction work.
• Review and facilitate Contractor(s) Site Safety Plan submittals to DDC for acceptability.
• Monitor the conditions at the site for conformance with the Contractor’s Site Safety Plan, DDC policies, permits, and all applicable regulations and documentation that pertain to construction safety.
• Review sheet design submittal and installation.
• Notify the Contractor and DDC immediately upon determination of any condition or activity existing which is not in compliance with the Contractor’s Site Safety Plan, applicable federal, state or local codes or any condition that presents a potential risk of injury to the public or workers or possible damage to property. Direct the Contractor to provide such labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to remedy such conditions.
• Maintain documentation of and attend weekly safety meetings and daily safety job briefings.
• Review and evaluate contractors’ proposed progress schedule; monitor contractors’ conformance; and recommend corrective action should a deviation occur.
• Maintain an accurate and detailed daily log of all projects related activities; initiating the preparation of field memorandums, letters, and accident reports; replying to community inquiries and complaints; and preparing comprehensive reports as required.
• Maintain custody of all construction related permits, plans, approvals, drawings, etc., related to the project and assure their availability on site.
• Assure that Contractor(s) JHA’s are current to reflect the work tasks being performed, hazards, and control methods to mitigate the identified hazards. Verify that all employees at the job site are trained on the JHAs and maintain supporting documentation on site.
• Recognize, minimize, or eliminate jobsite and public hazards, through required planning, inspection, verification, and corrective action process.
• Supervise all REI field personnel.
• Assure adequate planning for all critical construction activities (crane operation, excavation, confined space entry, etc.) including coordination between Contractor(s) /DDC/ other Agencies as required.
• Review and process contractor payments, change orders, overruns, and claims.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary to facilitate the construction work.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Active NYS Professional Engineer license.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil preferred) from an accredited college.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in construction inspection or management of infrastructure projects specifically trunk and distribution water mains and sewers.
• Familiarity with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and maintain accurate records and documentation.

Technical Skills:

• MS Office
• Adobe Acrobat
• NYCDDC PDMS System

Preferred Certifications:

• OSHA Safety and Health, 10-hour
• NYCDDC Water Main Inspection Training
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician, Grade I

Company Overview:

CES Consultants, Inc., is a rapidly expanding civil infrastructure engineering firm dedicated to excellence. At CES, teamwork drives our success as we deliver outstanding service and foster strong, lasting relationships with both our employees and clients. We are seeking passionate professionals to join us in our mission to develop innovative, sustainable solutions that strengthen communities and enhance resilience. Being part of our culture means:

• Thriving on challenges and the effort needed to solve them.
• Working with people who are positive, adaptable, and growth minded.
• Delivering quality work for our clients and investing in their success.
• Collaborating seamlessly and supporting one another as a team.

Company Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to qualified candidates. The employee compensation package includes Employer premium cost share contributions to all employees and their families. The benefit healthcare coverage package includes medical, dental, and vision, 401k with company contributions, Personal Time Off (PTO), and 100% company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. Additional Voluntary benefits include Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance for employee/spouse/child(ren), and the opportunity to enroll in Health Flex Spending.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CES is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulations in the locations where we work.