Resident Engineer

Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects, including field activities, studies, design reviews, and office services during construction.
• Cook extensively with clients and contractors by attending and leading meetings, providing technical guidance, and ensuring clear communication across jobsite activities.
• Monitor contractor progress, including use of approved materials and equipment, and schedule materials testing.
• Conduct field inspections to verify compliance with SWPPP, building and safety codes, environmental documents, and other regulations.
• Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contractor correspondence.
• Prepare independent cost estimates for change orders and negotiate with contractors.
• Document construction progress through detailed daily reports and maintain comprehensive project files.
• Prepare and process change orders while keeping tracking logs for RFIs, submittals, contingency balances, and material quantities.
• Lead weekly progress meetings and prepare meeting summaries.
• Develop clear written documents such as proposals, reports, correspondence, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and review materials testing data.

  Skills And Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License in California (required).
  • Minimum of 3+ years working in construction project management or as a Resident Engineer with public agencies.
  • CCM and PMP Certifications are preferred.
  • Strong communication, verbal and written, is required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, scheduling tools, and SharePoint.
  • Strong knowledge of Caltrans standards, specifications, and plans.
  • Ability to read and interpret contract drawings and technical documents.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong project management and leadership abilities.

  Physical Demands And Working Conditions

  • While performing the duties of this job, must be able to withstand the following for up to 8-12 hours per day in all weather conditions:
  • Ability to work any day of the week both night and day;
  • Physical agility to perform tasks requiring a full range of body movements including lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, twisting, reaching, balancing, squatting, climbing, crawling, kneeling, or assuming crouched positions;
  • Frequent repetitive arm, hand, finger, wrist, leg or foot motion which may require walking on uneven terrain, bending, ducking, looking up, climbing ladders or stairs, all while wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
  • Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds;
  • Frequent use of safety equipment such as a hard hat and safety vest and other PPE;
  • Working in areas not well ventilated such as utility vaults;
  • Working outdoors or working on uneven ground or floor spaces;
  • Working at elevations above ground level.
  • Must be available for after-hour emergency response.

  Pay

  $176,800.00 - $260,000.00 /per year

  Classification

  Engineer III