STV is seeking a Resident Engineer to join the Team in our New York Field Office.
The Resident Engineer to oversee and manage key transportation projects. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of experience in construction management with Infrastructure Projects, NYCDDC experience required. This role calls for a detail-oriented leader with technical expertise and a proven ability to manage field staff and deliver quality projects on time and within budget.
As a Resident Engineer, you will
Lead and supervise a field inspection team, ensuring effective project execution and budget monitoring.
Review and assess the construction schedule, chair job-related meetings, and work closely with contractors to ensure contract compliance.
Provide critical recommendations to the Design Engineer on contractor requests and facilitate a smooth communication process between all stakeholders.
Ensure that all work complies with federal and state laws, policies, procedures, and standards.
Work independently, setting your own work plan and priorities to meet project objectives, with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure contractor work conforms to contract documents and specifications.
Perform detailed on-site inspections, material testing, and field measurements to support monthly and final estimates.
Oversee construction and audit records, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
Review shop drawings, specifications, estimates, change orders, and supplemental agreements for accuracy and compliance.
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Monitor project progress versus planned schedules, report trends and variances, and ensure timely project completion.
Assist the Project Manager with contract administration, including budgeting and financial reporting.
Analyze and resolve contract disputes, design/field issues, and differences between contractors and inspectors.
Assess contractor compliance with plans, specifications, and quality standards, resolving any issues to maintain project alignment.
Review change orders, extra work orders, and final estimates prior to submittal, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Ensure completion of work within budget, meeting client requirements and adhering to company policies.
Develop and review engineering-related documents, reports, and remediation plans to support project success.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
5 years of relevant Resident Engineering experience with infrastructure construction projects.
Experience on NYCDDC construction projects a plus
NYPE License a plus.
Master’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering is a plus
Compensation Range
$119,317.24 - $136,362.56
STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
