Resident Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

KS Engineers, P.C. (KSE) has an opening available for Resident Engineer position for NYCDOT bridge construction project in Queens, NY. KSE will offer sign-in bonus, attractive salary, and full benefits.

KSE is a mid-size construction management and engineering firm ranking in the ENR Top 100 for CM and ENR Top 500 for design services. With seven offices across four states (NY, NJ, PA and CT), the firm has been providing transportation and public infrastructure construction services for more than three and half decades. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position : Resident Engineer

Reports to : Project Manager

Technical Responsibilities :

• Manage daily field operations and staff activities for bridge rehabilitation work in compliance with the project requirements and NYCDOT standards. Communicate and coordinate with the construction contractor regarding their planned operations and confirm that expectations regarding quality and safety are aligned.
• Chair and document progress and coordination meetings with contractors, NYCDOT personnel, and stakeholders.
• Oversee staff’s management and control of all project documents, records and logs. Ensure that all documents submitted for review and approval such as Shop Drawings, Submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) receive a timely and appropriate responses.
• Oversee and verify that all bridge construction and repair work adhere to site-specific work plans, contract drawings, and NYCDOT specifications. Review all Inspectors Daily Work Reports for detail and accuracy.
• Prepare and submit detailed daily Resident Engineer reports and monthly progress reports to NYCDOT.
• Review contractor schedules, monitored progress, and assessed the impact of delays or field conditions on the project timeline. Monitor the project’s budget and perform estimates to anticipate quantity overruns.
• Coordinate all inspection and quality control activities, ensuring bridge components meet design and safety standards.
• Confirm compliance with NYCDOT contract requirements, specifications, and safety protocols throughout all project phases.
• Provide technical supervision and oversight for bridge construction, rehabilitation, inspection, and repair activities.
• Thoroughly document any changed field conditions and delays to the work.
• Enforce KSE and NYCDOT safety procedures, maintaining a zero-incident work environment in high-risk bridge work zones. Ensure that all work operations have considered and addressed all hazards to the workers and the public, and that the plan to mitigate identified hazards is executed in the field.
• Manage change orders, payment application reviews, punch list development, and project close-out documentation per NYCDOT standards.
• Liaise with community boards, the public, utility companies, and city, state, and federal agencies to coordinate work with minimal disruption.
• Ensure responsiveness to NYCDOT client needs and maintained consistent communication with KSE managers and field personnel.
• With the help of his team, possesses the ability to meet the goals and guidelines of the NYCDOT Resident Engineering Inspection Instruction Manual.

Educational Qualifications / Professional Licenses

Requirements : Experience :

General Qualities :

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE / AA / VEV / Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.