Deputy Resident Engineer - Track/Civil

Overview

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is an engineering, program, and construction management firm providing quality transit, transportation, and infrastructure consulting services on public projects across the Western United States. We focus our solutions on mobility-related projects that serve the needs of our communities within the municipal, transit, transportation, airport, and port sectors.

With a staff of diversified, licensed professionals, our philosophy stems from the idea that successful project execution starts with people.

We are seeking a Deputy Resident Engineer for Track/Civil to perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in a field and office setting as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program's trackwork and systems construction contract. The Deputy Resident Engineer supports the Resident Engineer in day-to-day contract administration and leads oversight of the trackwork and civil scopes, including trackwork and special trackwork, at-grade guideways, utility relocations, drainage, subgrade preparation, duct banks, walkways, foundations for signal houses, TPSS, and OCS poles, MSE and ballast walls, fencing, finishes, and landscaping. The Deputy Resident Engineer reviews the work of the Contractor in accordance with the applicable Design Criteria Manual, Construction Management Manual, and all governing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Resident Engineer's deputy for contract administration in accordance with the Authority's Construction Manual, and steps in for the Resident Engineer as needed.
• Directs the Track and Civil Construction Engineers and inspection staff and coordinates daily inspection assignments.
• Ensures safety of Authority employees, Contractor employees, and the traveling public by observing contractor operations, making recommendations, and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Reviews contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority safety requirements.
• Performs field inspections of trackwork and civil work to determine compliance with plans, specifications, special provisions, and permit conditions.
• Reviews Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs) and non-conformance reports (NCRs) from Construction Engineers and inspectors in documenting the Contractor's activities.
• Coordinates RFIs, submittals, and field clarifications for track and civil scopes with the design consultants.
• Calculates and documents field quantities for payment purposes and supports review of progress payment applications.
• Identifies field conditions that require a contract change order and prepares change documentation and independent estimates.
• Coordinates utility relocations, traffic control, and work zone interfaces with utilities, SDOT, and other agencies.
• Monitors stormwater, erosion and sediment control, and environmental compliance for track and civil work.
• Reviews CPM schedules and identifies sequencing risks between civil, track, and systems installation.
• Documents as-built conditions and supports punch list, substantial completion, and closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Washington PE preferred. PMP or DBIA certification a plus.
• Approximately 8+ years of construction management or inspection experience on light rail, heavy rail, or heavy civil projects.
• Experience as an Assistant Resident Engineer, Deputy Resident Engineer, or Lead Inspector on trackwork, guideway, or heavy civil work.
• Working knowledge of trackwork construction and heavy civil construction methods.
• Must be able to work on-site in Seattle full-time during construction.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $145,000 to $200,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:

• Employer-Provided Healthcare: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans. We also provide a 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family coverage plans.
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours of combined PTO and Sick Time annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• Retirement Planning: Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax FSA/HSA options for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses to help manage out-of-pocket costs.
• Employee Wellness & Support: 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for work-life balance, financial wellness, and emotional well-being.
• National Resources & Career Growth: As part of the Colliers Engineering & Design national platform, employees have access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and diverse career development opportunities across the Western United States and beyond.