Resident Engineer

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Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Kleinfelder Construction Services is seeking experienced Resident Engineers to join our growing CM team for current and future transportation and/or public works projects in San Diego!

• Manage and administer the construction of transportation and/or public works projects.
• Provide Resident Engineering services for roadway resurfacing, paving, and asphalt concrete overlay projects, including oversight of grading, paving operations, compaction, quality control, and acceptance testing in accordance with project specifications.
• Provide daily management of Assistant Resident Engineers, inspection personnel, and other quality assurance staff.
• Assign field personnel to specific project tasks and oversee their effectiveness.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
• Lead weekly progress meetings with contractors, owners, agencies, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Monitor and track contractor progress.
• Coordinate utility relocations with the appropriate agencies.
• Serve as the primary field contact between project contractors and the client's Construction Manager.
• Provide input for the redesign of facilities to accommodate existing field conditions.
• Perform analytical calculations, including basic earthwork, grading, profiles, and special staking procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely project records.
• Review and approve quantity calculations for progress pay estimates.
• Review, approve, and issue contract change orders and associated cost backups.
• Review contractor's CPM schedule, RFIs, and submittals such as traffic control plans, mix designs, and SWPPP.
• Review and approve the contractor's monthly progress payments.
• Review inspectors' daily and weekly diaries.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ensure the contractor's compliance with contract documents.
• Lead the project closeout process.

• Foster and maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Work independently, make effective decisions on construction work in progress, and resolve field issues.
• Coordinate effectively with various agencies and departments.
• Possess knowledge of civil components such as earthwork, grading, drainage, AC and PCC pavement, traffic control, SWPPP measures, signing and striping, and utility coordination.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of Caltrans construction policies, procedures, documentation requirements, and coordination processes, including familiarity with Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Maintain a professional approach to developing strong client relations.

• Demonstrated experience serving as a Resident Engineer on roadway resurfacing, paving, and asphalt concrete overlay projects for public agencies, with preference given to Caltrans and/or County of San Diego projects.
• BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• California Professional Engineer's license preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience desired; 7+ years will be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Proactive and personable with a strong ability to learn quickly.
• Capable of working effectively in a team environment.

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