Resident Engineer - Transit and Rail

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer - Transit and Rail to join our Construction Services team in New York, NY. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity to lead rail-related transportation projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the field.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

• Provide oversight on all construction work on the project and coordinate coverage in the field as needed.
• Keep the Client team informed of the field activities and progress.
• Schedule coverage and review daily progress reports.
• Communicate with office staff on a daily basis.
• Review and comment on Site Specific Safety Work Plans (SSSWP's), Job Safety Analysis (JSA's), Construction Work Plans (CWP's), and Quality Work Plans (QWP's), as well as other Construction Submittals.
• Attend all meetings in person and collaborate with Design- Build and Project Management teams to resolve issues.
• Manage the daily observation of the contractor operations for a rail-related transportation project in the New York, tri-state area.
• Be the field point of contact for the client and all project stakeholders.
• Supervise and manage all assigned field office typically consisting of inspectors, community liaison, and office engineer.
• Conduct reviews and verifications of construction schedules; baseline and updates, in coordination with the client.
• Perform inspections, observation of field testing and commissioning.
• Aid in the preparation and negotiations of construction change orders and the preparation of weekly / monthly project reports.
• Review payment vouchers from contractor.
• Review manning reports, payroll certifications, and other labor documentation from the contractor.
• Chair project progress meetings and distribute meeting minutes.
• Ensure site safety, permit compliance, and coordination with other adjacent projects.
• Maintain compliance with the Contractor’s Safety and Health Plan and with specific Safe Work Plans.
• Maintain compliance with the approved Contractor’s Quality Plan.
• Work with the Contractor to minimize disruptions to the public.
• Log and coordinate with the designer to respond to Contractors’ submittals, RFI's, and shop drawings.
• Prepare a punch list with the owner upon completion of the project.
• Solve complex challenges relating to project schedule and budget as an effective member of the project Team (Owner, Gannett Fleming, and Contractors).
• Perform Project Manager type responsibilities such as overseeing field personnel timesheets, vacation / leave, and general personnel issues that may arise as well as project budget, cost to complete analysis; liaise between contractor and the client agency; maintain comprehensive project history files; review project documents in-depth to handle construction and design issues; and prepare change orders, project correspondence, and reports.
• Perform routine assignments requiring application of spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling software.
• Communicate with all necessary stakeholders.

Education | Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• 10+ years of experience in Rail RE activities and managing construction field teams.
• Experience with MTA, Bridges and Tunnels, LIRR, MRA, Triborough, TBTA, or NYCT.
• Experience with Catenary systems.
• Experience with Rail Facilities.
• Candidate must have the ability to drive.
• OSHA 30-hour safety course certification required.
• Work schedule must be flexible to accommodate varying shifts (day, evening, overnight).

What We Prefer You Bring

• Project Management Procedures (PMP’s) and Project Management Guidelines (PMG’s) familiarity.

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, including access to training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

GFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. For this position, GFT will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa), including any visa renewal during employment. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT. Location: NYC area
Core Business Hours: Construction hours
Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $185,000 - $249,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.