Resident Engineer

Overview

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

M&J is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.

M&J is seeking a Resident Engineer to serve as the senior on-site lead for The District Department of Transportation DDOT CEI services, managing project staff and construction administration to ensure multimodal transportation work is delivered safely, compliantly, and on schedule from NTP through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Consultant’s senior on-site representative and primary liaison with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), contractors, utility companies, and other stakeholders.

• Provide overall management and administration of Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for roadway, bridge, streetscape, bicycle, pedestrian, and multimodal transportation infrastructure projects.

• Direct and supervise project staff including Assistant Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Senior Inspectors, Construction Inspectors, and Materials Inspectors.

• Ensure construction activities comply with DDOT plans, specifications, contract documents, standards, and District regulations.

• Conduct progress meetings, coordination meetings, and partnering meetings with DDOT and contractor personnel.

• Review contractor schedules, shop drawings, submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), and contractor work plans.

• Review and approve Daily Inspection Reports (DIRs), inspection reports, and quantity documentation prepared by project inspection staff.

• Oversee preparation and approval of progress payment estimates, change orders, contract modifications, and force account documentation.

• Coordinate resolution of construction conflicts, field issues, and contractor requests.

• Ensure compliance with stormwater regulations, erosion and sediment control plans, environmental permits, and maintenance of traffic requirements.

• Ensure compliance with DDOT Work Zone Traffic Control requirements and ADA accessibility standards.

• Ensure proper project documentation and electronic records management in accordance with DDOT contract administration procedures.

• Coordinate contractor performance evaluations and project closeout documentation.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the District of Columbia or ability to obtain reciprocity.

• Minimum 10–15 years of transportation construction management or inspection experience.

• Experience managing CEI teams on urban transportation infrastructure projects.

• Thorough knowledge of DOT construction specifications, contract administration, and inspection procedures.

Preferred

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.

• Prior experience serving as Resident Engineer on DDOT or comparable DOT projects.

• NICET Level IV – Transportation Construction Inspection.

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training.

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I.

• Experience working with DDOT Public Space permitting and coordination.

Benefits

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base.  We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff.  We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.