Resident Engineer – Rail; Remote Site Locations

Are you looking to advance your Rail Construction experience and take that next step with a team that puts employees and quality first? Do you enjoy solving problems? Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPIwants you! Our Construction Management team is seeking a Resident Engineer for various rail and transit infrastructure projects.

The Resident Engineer will manage the daily observation of the Contractors operations.

• Oversee the construction management and inspection of rail projects
• Review shop drawings and specifications to ensure proper installation of contract items
• Preparing inspection reports and oversight of field testing and commissioning
• Review change orders and issue recommendations and respond to RFIs
• Maintain quantity logs and review payment requests from contractors
• Attend meetings and prepare minutes
• Review and maintain staffing reports, payroll certifications, and other labor documentation from the contractors
• Review the Contractor’s work plans
• Ensure the Contractor complies with the Contractor’s Safety and Health Plan
• Prepare a punch list with the owner upon completion of the project

• BS degree in engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of experience as a Resident Engineer and managing construction field teams
• Experience with Amtrak, MTA, Metro‑North Railroad, NJ Transit, or Long Island Railroad construction projects and project management guidelines (PMGs) is a plus
• OSHA 30‑hour safety certification
• Candidate must have reliable transportation
• A licensed professional engineer is preferred

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