Resident Construction Manager jobs in New York

Our New York City office has an exciting opportunity for a Resident Engineer with experience in construction of complex water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities.  Candidate will work closely with the other members of the project team, including the Owner, multiple contractors, design engineers to ensure the successful delivery of projects. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who enjoys the variety of opportunities available in engineering and construction consulting. Positive client interaction and an understanding of construction are essential to candidate success. 

This is an extraordinary opportunity to continue to build upon your career, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect the earth’s resources at the same time. If you are looking for an opportunity to work on large and complex water and wastewater using various construction methods with the potential to gain new knowledge, skills, and relationships in a collaborative, innovative and supportive environment, let’s talk.

Detailed Description: 

This position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the potential to collaborate with local and national teams. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for building things of high quality, on time and underbudget, meeting new people, and a desire to work collaboratively with seasoned professionals. Work location will be in the New York City, NY metropolitan area, with ability to provide similar support for other local and regional clients.  Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide construction management oversight and onsite Resident Engineering for water, wastewater and infrastructure projects
• Facilitate an effective, engaged and high performing partnership with all project stakeholders
• Collaborate with a local project delivery team and national team of technical experts, including Quality Manager, Project Controls Manager, Safety Professionals, Technical Leads, and Inspection staff.
• Collaborate with in-house and third-party Design Project Managers to address design issues; coordinate with Contractor’s project manager; obtain daily updates on project issues and status from Construction Inspectors; report issues to Client and drive resolution to issues as they arise.
• Oversee and manage construction projects from conception to completion to meet contractual conditions of performance including budgets, schedule, safety and quality.
• Mentor, supervise and provide direction for less experienced staff
• Review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability and biddability
• Be proactive in risk identification, management, mitigation, and solving project problems. Coordinate to resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies, and the effected public.
• Ensure compliance for all construction management team members with company’s and client’s health and safety training requirements
• Prepare effective and accurate internal and external reports pertaining to job status, written documents, and reports
• Generate project correspondence, including responses to Contractor correspondence, in a timely manner to avoid delay, to convey Owner’s position, and to protect the Owner’s interests.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations and the use of proper construction techniques
• Supervise and coordinate construction management staff, including field inspectors, office support staff and testing subconsultants with responsibility for quality construction in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Review construction work progress daily. Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, codes, and permits
• Prepare and review daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders
• Review and analyze Contractors’ Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules to ensure compliance with approved Contract schedule; address deficiencies.
• Evaluate and negotiate change orders, invoices, and payment applications which may include final payment including coordination with the Owner. May include independent verification of pay quantities.  Maintain records related to the base work, contingency and field changes
• Lead and/or assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities
• Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract close-out documentation

Desired Skills and Experience: 

• COVID-19 considerations:  This position is located at a project site where the client requires our employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Fully vaccinated is defined as 2 weeks after having a single dose of Johnson & Johnson or two doses of Pfizer or Moderna.  If offered employment, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination will be required.  Medical and religious exemption requests will be considered
• BS degree, Master’s degree preferable, in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• PE in New York or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of increasingly-responsible, professional experience in the design and construction administration of municipal infrastructure, water, and wastewater facilities
• Thorough working knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, process and building mechanical and electrical construction and demolition practices involved with major public works projects
• Ability to provide design/consultation in specialized areas, make decisions and solve problems
• Knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
• Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, local and national building codes, and quality standards
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a QA/QC program for construction projects as well as to review, analyze, and negotiate construction cost estimates, change orders, and contractor claims
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1910
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of inspectors and project support staff; and to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Ability to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Current and valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Advanced knowledge of standard professional software such as MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Expert working knowledge and experience using construction management software packages (Primavera P6, eBuilder, Microsoft Project scheduling software)
• Advanced knowledge and experience managing and maintaining the Health & Safety requirements of construction sites
• Ability to walk around a construction site of varying size and topography to perform inspections and ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting critical construction activities
• Ability to work for short periods of time in extreme temperatures including heat and cold
• Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel toed boots (or other approved toe protection), etc.
• Ability to climb stairs (2-3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 feet typically) to access structures for visual inspection and ability to lift objects less than 30 pounds

Salary: 

Location C: $169,000 -231,000

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 70 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer.  Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.  Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.