Resident Engineer_Asst RE- NICET Level 4 or Equivalent

About the role

KS Engineers, P.C. (KSE) is seeking a Resident Engineer - Assistant Resident Engineer (RE- NICET Level IV or Equivalent) to join our team. This position reports to the Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the construction inspection phase of various types of construction projects.
• Serves as the Owner's direct on-site representative to the contractor.
• Directly supervises a project's construction engineering/inspection staff, performs quality assurance and oversight of the work in progress, and ensures the project is constructed in general conformance with the contract plans and specifications.
• Manages a major complex project and/or several routine/fewer complex projects.
• Assigns, instructs, and directs project staff in their work of inspection of the materials and work procedures involved.
• Possesses an understanding of the equipment, materials, and methods utilized by contractors and confirms that these methods conform to the applicable contract plans and specifications.
• Analyzes and interprets project plans and specifications.
• Prepares and maintains all required reports and verifies that the assigned project has been fully documented.
• Develops and/or assists in developing training programs for staff.
• Identifies out-of-scope work, monitors invoice ability of self and assigned staff to verify compliance with established goals, and verifies that assigned staff has been provided correct time charge information.
• Completes time sheets on a daily basis.
• Develops and/or assists in developing training programs for staff.
• Represents the owner in dealings with the contractor and public agencies on the local, county, and state levels.
• Directs the activities of sub-consultants and other KSE Departments.
• Is proficient in software required to complete assigned projects.
• Responsive to client and other KSE managers/needs.

Requirements

• Professional Licenses/Registrations: ACI Field Technician, ACI CCTC Certification, NJSAT Certification, TCP (Rutgers CAIT), OHSA 10-, 30- or 40-hour Safety Certification.
• Experience: 10 years of road and bridge construction projects (construction cost > $10M); 3 years on NJDOT projects preferred.

Qualifications

• Actively participates in professional societies, industry organizations, and local civic organizations.
• Encourages the staff to participate in professional societies, industry organizations, and local civic organizations.
• Encourages professional development and training and licensing (self and staff).

Skills

• Strong supervisory and technical skills.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong mathematical skills including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to mentor staff in functional areas of technical construction inspection activities.

Benefits

• Full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.