Resident Engineer

Resident Engineer

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a skilled and experienced Resident Engineer to join our team. The Resident Engineer will primarily provide oversight and construction management activities for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines and pump stations. This role involves ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, preparing work according to company standards, and meeting established deadlines. This role will be expected to be onsite full time.

Key Responsibilities :

• Review RFIs (Requests for Information) and submittals for compliance with specifications.
• Prepare daily reports, track schedule compliance, manage material testing, and special inspection activities.
• Interface with the public, regulatory, and permitting agencies, ensuring compliance with SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan).
• Supervise inspectors and review as-built contractor drawings monthly.
• Manage startup activities and commissioning processes.
• Review technical plans and specifications for compliance with the owner and contractor.
• Review and recommend approval of monthly pay applications for work completed.
• Support business development by attending pre-proposal meetings and interviews.
• Review and manage contractors' schedules, providing monthly reviews and recommendations to the owner.
• Support the Project Manager with various technical activities and reviews.
• Understand construction management activities, risks, and the importance of documentation.
• Comprehend contract laws associated with construction management, including the Public Contract Code.
• Manage construction management budgets and construction budgets, including reviewing and recommending approval of contractors' monthly pay applications and contract change orders.
• Understand overall project construction budgets, review and approve daily extra work tags, and understand their impact on contract project budgets.
• Contact peers and colleagues for potential hires.
• Provide performance reviews of assigned inspectors.
• Model successful behaviors and activities consistent with good construction management practices.
• Lead the project construction team for successful project completion.

Qualifications :

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $80,000 to $120,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure / certifications and geographic location.

Benefits summary : Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.