Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE)

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Role description :

Arcadis seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) to join the team in Los Angeles to perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in either a field or office setting.

The ARE is directly responsible for the administration of construction contracts and reviews the work of LACMTA, State, and contractor forces in accordance with the Caltrans Construction Manual and all governing specifications.

The ARE reviews the progress of the work to ensure compliance with the contract documents. This will include progressive monitoring of materials and methods used as well as inspection of the finished products before acceptance.

The ARE assures appropriate measurement, payments are made as necessary, and all project documentation is completed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Additionally, the ARE is responsible for proactively reviewing the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and / or prepare any change orders needed to resolve conflicts and / or recommend improvements.

Role Accountabilities :

• Provides direction to CMSS and contractor staff to ensure complete, accurate, and timely contract records, pertaining to construction progress, job expenditures, budget programs, and work order balances, are maintained in accordance with the State and Federal regulations and laws.
• Monitors contractors regarding compliance with plans and quality of work and construction activity.
• Activities may include : setting up Pre-Construction Meetings, reviewing contractors correspondence and inquiries, participating in the Contractors weekly status meetings, coordinating with partnering agencies, generating subcontractor requests and other required forms, assisting with Weekly Statements of Working Days, coordinating with various functional units for support during construction, assist with kickoff and closeout meetings.
• Performs inspection in all phases of contract construction, e.g., paving, grading, earthwork, drainage, sewer structures, utility relocations, electrical installations, sign installations, and landscaping items.
• Develops workable and effective solutions to field issues and contract deficiencies.
• Formulates, researches and develops solutions for field conditions that necessitate a contract change order. This may include doing any necessary engineering re-design work.
• Review CPM schedules. Identifies and mitigates project risks. Completes a project daily diary of pertinent activities and discussions held regarding the progress of the contractors work and interaction with the Resident Engineer.
• Maintains complete, accurate, and timely project records, performs quantity calculations for all various phases, and prepares progress pay estimates.
• Assists in assuring complete submittal of contracts monthly progress pay estimates. Ensure conformance with all LACMTA and Caltrans contract documents.
• Assists Resident Engineer in reviewing the contracts schedule, resolving contractor disputes, and administering the claims process.
• Monitor and manage all quantity tracking.
• Reviews shop drawings and assists in constructability reviews for proposed projects. Participate in job-related training.

Required Qualifications :

• Approximately four years of experience in Construction or Construction Management of Heavy Civil Engineering projects.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or another related field.
• Registration as an EIT.
• Valid California Class C drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Caltrans experience.
• Contractor experience (Project Manager, Superintendent, Engineer).
30+ days ago