Resident Engineer

VRX, Inc. offers proactive, big-picture thinking and planning, as well as detailed program, project, and asset management. Established in 2006 by longtime construction engineer Noelle Ibrahim, PE, VRX is a woman-owned professional services firm certified as a WBE and HUB. We provide turnkey services to the public and private sectors. Our specialties include client-focused program and asset management; construction management and inspection; civil engineering; bridge and structural design; utility engineering; and comprehensive environmental services. VRX is more than 215 people strong in offices across Texas, in Oklahoma, and New York. Learn more at VRXglobal.com

Position – Resident Engineer

General Qualities

• Strong written, oral, communication, and interpersonal skills to lead the construction inspection staff.
• Proactive, independent, and strong leadership personality to guide the inspection team.
• Provides technical support to the Department Manager/Regional Manager/Project Manager.
• Has full technical and administrative responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating projects/assignments.
• Manages a major complex project and/or several routine or less complex projects.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Providing critical construction supervision duties.
• Coordinate, guide, and mentor the field inspection team overseeing daily construction activities ensuring compliance with contract plans and project specifications.
• Attending and managing kickoff, field, and progress meetings.
• Reviewing Submittals/RFI’s and coordinating responses.
• Preparing daily Resident Engineer diaries or daily reports.
• Reviewing construction schedules.
• Coordinating the inspection activities and quality control inspection.
• Maintaining and following VRX’s health and safety procedures as well as firm various policies and procedures.
• Processing of contractor’s monthly payments.
•  Reviewing, evaluating, and negotiating change orders.
• Interacting and liaising with community boards, the public, and city, state, and federal agencies.
• Preparing punch lists and project close-out procedures.
• Responsive to clients and other VRX managers’ needs.

Educational Qualifications/Professional Licenses:

• BSc degree in engineering from an accredited college.
• PE License in NYS
• Certifications such as ACI, SAT, TCP, ICC, AWS, NICET, and OSHA 30 hours are preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant experience in construction inspection or management of infrastructure construction projects.
• Prior experience in the reconstruction/rehabilitation of roadways, highways, bridges, and utility work, as well as the installation and replacement of sewers and water mains.
• Prior experience with NYCDOT and NYCDDC is a strong plus.

VRX, Inc. is an award-winning woman owned civil engineering firm that has been in business since 2006. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance, as well as a Health Saving Account option and a 401k plan with company matching.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that VRX, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VRX, Inc. will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VRX, Inc. explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VRX, Inc

VRX, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”