Resident Engineer

Overview

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

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Stantec’s Water practice is seeking a highly motivated Resident Engineer with large water and wastewater pump stations, treatment plants and/or force main project experience. This opportunity is for long-term conveyance programs in the Boston area.

• Responsible for the technical supervision for the construction phase of projects. Various project types include sewer separation, stormwater pump stations (up to 50 MGD), storage tanks (up to 4 MG) and water/wastewater treatment plants.
• Responsible for supervising Stantec staff, including development of Management plans, tracking career progress, mentoring, advocating for and approving timesheets and training/development requests.
• Manage inspection staff and the delivery of daily inspector reports in accordance with clients’ requirements.
• Act as liaison to design staff to respond to Contractors’ RFIs and review of shop drawings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact on assigned construction contracts, with primary responsibility for construction contract administration and quality management.
• Responsible for overall site safety, permit status compliance and coordination with other agencies.
• Familiarity with construction procedures and scheduling of work sequences. Should be familiar with dewatering, back filling and compaction of utility trenches, pavement/surface restoration, architectural and structural construction.
• Provides technical review of construction plans and specifications and project changes for constructability and practicality.
• Manage office staff responsible for record keeping, general correspondence, compiling and drafting of required reports and deliverables.
• Monitors Contractor performance, quality, schedule, overall responsiveness, and effectiveness.
• Exerts influence over and maintain excellent relationships with Contractors to maintain project goals.
• Manages the Contractor monthly payment process and recommends appropriate adjustments as necessary to manage the Contractor.
• This position is eligible for relocation.
• Position will work in both a field and office setting. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Must be available to travel for out-of-town projects when needed.

• Be able to manage multi‑discipline design teams, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi‑task.
• Outstanding record of successful Water Projects – Thorough knowledge of industry codes to ensure compliance of federal and state regulations, understanding of new technologies and cutting‑edge methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• OSHA training/certification and Confined Space Entry certification beneficial (or will train, if needed for an assignment).
• Must have good driving record and a valid driver’s license.
• Required software applications include:
  Adobe, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project. AutoCAD experience beneficial, but not required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience on projects showing increasing responsibility.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a construction management role of water and wastewater related projects.
• CCM is preferred.
• Position will work in both a field and office setting. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• Must be available to travel for out-of-town projects when needed.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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