Tectonic is actively seeking experienced, full-time Resident Engineers
to join our growing Water Resources Group for upcoming NYCDEP water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the NYC metro area!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervises construction activities from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through project close-out, ensuring timely completion and adherence to contract documents, specifications, and accepted engineering practices on public infrastructure projects;
- Oversees field construction within project limits to confirm compliance with contract requirements and applicable codes;
- Manages and provides leadership to field inspection staff on infrastructure construction projects;
- Coordinates and directs all phases of construction inspection independently on water and wastewater infrastructure projects;
- Reviews and adjusts daily contractor work schedules in response to site conditions or project changes, ensuring optimal productivity and alignment with project milestones;
- Prepares, reviews, and certifies contractor pay applications, including verification of quantities and development of supporting documentation in accordance with project controls;
- Document contractor performance and enforces company and client policies, including recognition of exceptional work and documentation of any disciplinary issues;
- Monitors contractor safety programs for compliance with site-specific and regulatory safety standards, and takes necessary action to correct unsafe practices;
- Issues change orders, field orders, and memos to modify contract items as needed based on site conditions or as-built quantity calculations, in coordination with the project team;
- Collaborate frequently with Project Managers, client representatives, and city officials to communicate scope changes, track quantity adjustments, and manage impacts to the construction schedule;
- All related duties as required to ensure the successful completion of assigned infrastructure projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Professional Engineering License in the State of New York, with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar;
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction management, including heavy civil and infrastructure projects, with demonstrated experience in estimating, bidding, scheduling, and field engineering;
- Experience as Resident Engineer managing heavy infrastructure projects and familiarity with NYCDEP procedures, processes, and project delivery standards preferred;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Bluebeam, estimating and scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration tools required;
- Ability to understand and interpret written specifications, plans, and construction documents for work orders and build documents
- Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with clients, supervisors, and inspectors regarding specifications and qualification test results;
- A valid, clean driver's license and personal vehicle to travel to job sites is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the essential functions of this position, it is frequently necessary to:
- Assume a stationary position;
- Handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job;
- Communicate with colleagues, supervisors, and clients using Company email and telephone systems;
- Move around on the job-site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning oneself appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment, usually for prolonged periods of time,
- Lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. for some types of monitoring and inspections,
- Good visual skills, including focused depth perception, and
- Regular daily operations of a motor-vehicle or use of public transportation, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time.
Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a computer, as well as other related office machinery, such as calculators, printers, and copy machines. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Opportunities for mentoring, professional development and career advancement
- Tuition reimbursement to advance education
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
- Company-observed, paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
- High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
- Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
PAY RANGE
Tectonic's goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidate's work location, experience, education, certifications, and capabilities compared to the advertised position.
Pay Range: $176,000 - $220,000 / year
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.
Tectonic participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.
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