Full-Time

Resident Engineer

Posted on 9/5/2024

City of New York

City of New York

1,001-5,000 employees

City government providing diverse public services

Government & Public Sector
Social Impact

Mid, Senior

Flushing, NY, USA

Work location is at Olmsted Center, Queens.

Category
Construction Management
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Requirements
  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or
  • One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
  • One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in “1” above and the education as described in “2” above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in “2” above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.
  • Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
Responsibilities
  • Under supervision, manage construction work involving multiple partners (e.g., construction workers, architects, landscape architects, engineers, contractors) on capital projects with varying degrees of complexity. Collaborate with peers to cover sites during schedule conflicts.
  • Oversee the approval process of various construction projects, including making recommendations where necessary. Review change orders to determine if they are valid and then review change order costs to determine if they are fair and reasonable.
  • Consult with Landscape Architects, Architects or Engineers of Record regarding change orders, shop drawing approvals and other architectural and engineering related issues.
  • Provide oversight of contractors to ensure adherence to plans and specifications. Maintain correspondence with contractors, review and approve contractors’ payment requisitions and clarify other construction issues.
  • Review and research contractors’ dispute claims and advise Borough Director on solutions. Resolve field condition issues. Collaborate on monitoring various contract administrative requirements (e.g., Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise goals, Project Labor Agreements and Damages for Delay programs).
  • Produce detailed daily and weekly construction project reports, maintain accurate records of items installed and deliveries to the site, keep calculation books with accurate calculations, quantities and areas of installation, prepare cost projections and organize and lead meetings. Review and process time extensions when necessary.

The City of New York serves as a major urban center, providing a wide range of services and opportunities to its residents. With over 300,000 employees, the city government focuses on improving infrastructure, delivering essential social services, and ensuring public health and safety. Employees work across various sectors, including education, housing, technology, and emergency management, contributing to the city's dynamic environment. What sets the City of New York apart from other local governments is its vast size and diversity of career opportunities, allowing individuals to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of millions. The goal of the City of New York is to enhance the quality of life for its residents while fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2005

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