Assistant Resident Engineer

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer, with 5-10 years of experience, to join our Water Division as part of our construction management team on a NYCHA construction project in the Bronx, NY.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our team with support from one of the best-qualified municipal consulting firms in the country. As an Assistant Resident Engineer, you will utilize your experience and technical knowledge of municipal infrastructure, construction management, and general building projects to successfully execute and manage construction under the supervision of the Resident Engineer.

Role accountabilities:

The Assistant Resident Engineer will manage the firm’s day-to-day construction oversight/Assistant Resident Engineering efforts on a major NYCHA infrastructure upgrade contract.

Assist Resident Engineer (RE) in performing daily inspection of construction activities and preparing daily inspector reports in accordance with clients’ requirements. 

Act as liaison to design staff to respond to Contractors’ RFIs and review of shop drawings.

Act as liaison to NYCHA staff to respond to the owner’s comments and concerns.

Assist RE in performing field office services such as record keeping, general correspondence, compiling and drafting of required reports and deliverables.

Provide technical review of construction plans and specifications and project changes for constructability and practicality.

Assist RE in managing overall site safety and permit condition compliance.

Monitor Contractor performance, schedule, overall responsiveness and effectiveness.

Exert influence over contractor to maintain project goals regarding cost, schedule, quality, etc.

Support the review, preparation, negotiation, and processing of Contractor payments and change orders.

Assist the RE in leading meetings and preparation of meeting agendas and minutes.

Assist RE in managing subcontractors for special inspections, commissioning, and asbestos project monitoring.

Use effective oral and written communication skills to effectively lead progress, project, safety, scheduling and other contract administration meetings with client, local agencies and the community.

Assist RE in closeout of the construction contract including preparing of all closeout documents, compiling and drafting of required reports and deliverables.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Key attributes include: Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace, strong communication skills, both written and oral, ability to manage personnel and remain responsive to client requirements, effective research, data gathering and analysis skills, proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously, a logical approach and ability to think through complex issues to coordinate multi-faceted aspects of projects, effective time management skills, and self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years prior experience as an Office Engineer, Inspector, or Assistant Resident Engineer for NYC projects.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification 
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction or a related field of study
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years’ experience with at least 5 years of Assistant Resident Engineering, inspector,  or office engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer - New York (active)
• Boiler or mechanical project experience. 
• Active participation in regional or national professional associations.
• Interest and ability to network, support proposals and contribute to the firm’s growth in the NYC construction market.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $165,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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