Assistant Resident Engineer

Position Overview 

Under the direction of the Lead Resident Engineer, the Assistant Resident Engineer performs a wide variety of professional engineering work in either a field or office setting. The Assistant Resident Engineer is directly responsible for administration of construction contracts and reviews the work of the State and contractor forces in accordance with the Construction Manual and all governing specifications. The Assistant Resident Engineer reviews progress of the work to assure compliance with the contract documents. This will include progressive monitoring of materials and methods used as well as inspection of the finished products prior to acceptance. The Assistant Resident Engineer assures appropriate measurements, as well as payments are made as necessary, and all project documentation is completed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Additionally, the Assistant Resident Engineer is responsible to pro-actively reviewing the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and/or prepare any change orders needed to resolve conflicts and/or recommend improvements. 

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): 

·                  Ensures safety of Client’s employees, State employees, Contractor’s employees, as well as   

                traveling public by observing contractor’s operations and traffic conditions, making    

                recommendations, and taking corrective action when necessary. 

·                  Reviews contractor operations for compliance with CAL OSHA regulations. 

·                  Provides direction to staff to ensure complete, accurate and timely contract records, pertaining  

                to construction progress, job expenditures, budget programs, and work order balances, are     

                maintained in accordance with the State and Federal regulations and laws. 

·                  Confers with contractors regarding compliance with plans and quality of work and 

·                  construction activity. 

·                  Performs field inspections of contractor’s work to determine compliance with

                plans, specifications, special provisions, utility agreements, etc. 

·                  Prepares reports, as well as reviews and incorporates the daily inspection reports from Field  

                Inspectors, in documenting the Contractor’s activities. 

·                  Maintains accurate and complete project records and ensures compliance with departmental

                policies and procedures. 

·                  Calculates and documents field quantities for payment purposes. 

·                  Documents as-built conditions of constructed facility. 

·                  Monitors project schedule and budget. Report as required to Client Executive leadership. 

·                  Assists Client in the management of the project in such a manner as to maintain quality,  

                schedule, and budget. 

·                  Prepares contract change orders for making alterations, deviations, additions to or deletions

                from the plans and specifications to ensure proper completion or construction of the contract. 

·                  Formulates, researches, and develops solutions for field conditions that necessitate a contract    

                change order. This may include doing any necessary engineering re-design work. 

·                  Identifies the need for and prepares contract related documents for submission to

                the contractor. 

·                  Reviews Critical Path Method schedules. Identifies and mitigates project risks. 

·                  Completes a project daily diary of pertinent activities and discussions held regarding the progress

                of the contractor’s work and interaction with the Senior Construction Manager 

·                  Assists the Client in the resolution and response to contractor disputes in a timely manner as

                provided by the contract. 

·                  Elevates to the Senior Construction Manager all disputes not resolved by the Resident 

                Engineer and the Client’s Contract Administrator, if appropriate. 

·                  Prepares draft claim reports for the Client’s Vendor/Contract Management when required. 

·                  Ensure conformance with all Client’s contract documents. 

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications: 

·                  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 

·                  Registration as a Professional Engineer is required. 

·                  Approximately ten 5-10 years of experience in Construction Management of Heavy    

                Civil Engineering projects. 

·                  Experience as a Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or Project Manager on a

                State Highway System project of at least $30 million.