Resident Engineer; Water Resources

Location: Forest Hills, NY

Remote Status: On-Site

Job :WTR-2026

# of Openings:1

• Supervises construction activities from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through project close-out, ensuring timely completion and adherence to contract documents, specifications, and accepted engineering practices on public infrastructure projects;
• Oversees field construction within project limits to confirm compliance with contract requirements and applicable codes;
• Manages and provides leadership to field inspection staff on infrastructure construction projects;
• Coordinates and directs all phases of construction inspection independently on water and wastewater infrastructure projects;
• Reviews and adjusts daily contractor work schedules in response to site conditions or project changes, ensuring optimal productivity and alignment with project milestones;
• Prepares, reviews, and certifies contractor pay applications, including verification of quantities and development of supporting documentation in accordance with project controls;
• Document contractor performance and enforces company and client policies, including recognition of exceptional work and documentation of any disciplinary issues;
• Monitors contractor safety programs for compliance with site-specific and regulatory safety standards, and takes necessary action to correct unsafe practices;
• Issues change orders, field orders, and memos to modify contract items as needed based on site conditions or as-built quantity calculations, in coordination with the project team;
• Collaborate frequently with Project Managers, client representatives, and city officials to communicate scope changes, track quantity adjustments, and manage impacts to the construction schedule;
• All related duties as required to ensure the successful completion of assigned infrastructure projects.

• Valid Professional Engineering License in the State of New York, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar;
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction management, including heavy civil and infrastructure projects, with demonstrated experience in estimating, bidding, scheduling, and field engineering;
• Experience as Resident Engineer managing heavy infrastructure projects and familiarity with NYCDEP procedures, processes, and project delivery standards preferred;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Bluebeam, estimating and scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration tools required;
• Ability to understand and interpret written specifications, plans, and construction documents for work orders and build documents
• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with clients, supervisors, and inspectors regarding specifications and qualification test results;
• A valid, clean driver’s license and personal vehicle to travel to job sites is preferred.

While performing the essential functions of this position, it is frequently necessary to:

• Assume a stationary position;
• Handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job;
• Communicate with colleagues, supervisors, and clients using Company email and telephone systems;
• Move around on the job-site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning oneself appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment, usually for prolonged periods of time,
• Lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. for some types of monitoring and inspections,
• Good visual skills, including focused depth perception, and
• Regular daily operations of a motor-vehicle or use of public transportation, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time.

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