Resident Engineer - New York

About the role

VRX, Inc. is a woman-owned professional services firm established in 2006 by Noelle Ibrahim, PE. The company provides turnkey services to the public and private sectors, specializing in client-focused program and asset management, construction management and inspection, civil engineering, bridge and structural design, utility engineering, and comprehensive environmental services.

Responsibilities

• Strong written, oral, communication, and interpersonal skills to lead the construction inspection staff.
• Proactive, independent, and strong leadership personality to guide the inspection team.
• Provides technical support to the Department Manager/Regional Manager/Project Manager.
• Has full technical and administrative responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating projects/assignments.
• Manages a major complex project and/or several routine or less complex projects.
• Providing critical construction supervision duties.
• Covering coordination, guidance, and mentoring of the field inspection team overseeing daily construction activities ensuring compliance with contract plans and project specifications.
• Attending and managing kickoff, field, and progress meetings.
• Reviewing Submittals/RFI’s and coordinating responses.
• Preparing daily Resident Engineer diaries or daily reports.
• Reviewing construction schedules.
• Covering coordination and quality control inspections.
• Maintaining and following VRX’s health and safety procedures as well as firm various policies and procedures.
• Processing of contractor’s monthly payments.
• Reviewing, evaluating, and negotiating change orders.
• Interacting and liaising with community boards, the public, and city, state, and federal agencies.
• Preparation of punch lists and project close-out procedures.
• Responsive to clients and other VRX managers’ needs.

Requirements

• BSc degree in engineering from an accredited college.
• PE License in NYS.
• Certifications such as ACI, SAT, TCP, ICC, AWS, NICET, and OSHA 30 hours are preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience in construction inspection or management of infrastructure construction projects.
• Prior experience in the reconstruction/rehabilitation of roadways, highways, bridges, and utility work, as well as the installation and replacement of sewers and water mains.
• Prior experience with NYCDOT and NYCDDC is a strong plus.