Resident Engineer - Phila International Airport

About JBC Associates, Inc.

JBC Associates, Inc. is a Philadelphia area based Professional Construction Management firm, that is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JBC Associates, Inc. has been in providing construction and engineering management services to owners for 38+ years and is one of Pennsylvania’s largest and most respected woman-owned professional construction management firms. We have experienced continued growth and currently provide professional services on over $1.5 billion annually in construction.

As one of Philadelphia’s largest women-owned businesses, JBC has been ranked locally as one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in the Philadelphia area and nationally among Engineering News Record’s Top 100 Construction Management for Fee firms in the country.

JBC has an immediate position available for a Resident Engineer experienced in General Construction of large complex facilities. The successful candidate will support the City of Philadelphia, Department of Aviation, Capital Development Group in successfully delivering improvement projects at Philadelphia International Airport. The Resident Engineer coordinates and directly observes the contractor’s work on a day-by-day basis. The successful candidate will take a leadership role to administer the construction contract on behalf of the owner to ensure that the contractor completes the full scope of the work to the contract plans and specifications, required standard of quality, contract value and within the contract time specified for construction.

The successful candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills, work well with other team members, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

• Read and interpret detailed design/construction drawings and develop a clear understanding of project scope.
• Develop and manage project documentation and reporting, and communicate with project staff, designers and contractors.
• Day-to-day project monitoring and communications.
• Facilitate meetings with contractors.
• Review and track construction contracts, construction schedules and costs.
• Review and approve contractor payment applications.
• Review, negotiate and process change orders including costs and time.
• Work with the project team to avoid or minimize project risks due to potential issues, change orders, etc. and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner by providing solutions and guidance and reporting any impacts to management.
• Assist in inspections, punchlists, and reviews by Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant construction experience. Prior Aviation experience is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders on the project.
• Must be highly organized, attentive to details and have the ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of project management software (e-Builder and Procure) is a plus.

• Requires ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, and the ability to walk long distances, including up and down stairs.
• This position requires a background check.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Occasional night work may be required.

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

JBC Associates, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.