Resident Engineer – Bridge Replacement Project

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the Resident Engineer and Owner’s field representative for construction oversight activities.
• Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, NYSDOT requirements, and FHWA requirements.
• Coverge with Jefferson County, Lu Engineers, contractors, utility companies, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, work plans, shop drawings, schedules, and change order requests.
• Maintain Engineer’s Diary, daily reports, field documentation, photographs, quantity records, and project files in accordance with NYSDOT MURK requirements.
• Verify quantities, prepare contractor payment estimates, and support processing of payment requisitions.
• Monitor maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT/WZTC) operations and overall project safety.
• Administer federally funded project requirements including DBE, EEO, certified payroll, prevailing wage, and EBO compliance.
• Coverge material testing, quality assurance, and material acceptance documentation.
• Attend and participate in preconstruction, progress, and coordination meetings.
• Track project schedule compliance and document delays, claims, and field changes.
• Coverge project closeout activities including punch lists, final inspection, and as-built documentation.

Job Requirements

• Minimum NICET Level III certification. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of transportation, bridge, heavy highway, or civil construction inspection experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience serving as Resident Engineer, Chief Inspector, Lead Inspector, or similar construction oversight role.
• Strong knowledge of NYSDOT Standard Specifications, Construction Inspection Manual (CIM), Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK), and Contract Administration Manual (CAM).
• Experience administering federally funded transportation construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, schedules, and construction contracts.
• Experience with bridge construction, structural concrete, steel erection, driven piles, roadway reconstruction, and utility coordination preferred.
• OSHA Training preferred.
• Experience with APPIA software and EBO, or similar construction management software preferred.
• Travel on the jobsite may be required.
• Availability for 8 to 10 hr work shifts.
• Valid Driving license, reliable vehicle and current US Work eligibility required.

Pay Range

$50 to $65, Actual pay rate will be determined based on the applicant’s qualifications, experience and specific assignment.

Benefits

Azar Design Co offers competitive benefits packages including Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k, toll/mileage reimbursement, etc.