Resident Field Engineer - Water - Boston
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering -
Construction
Civil Engineering
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Company: Black & Veatch Corporation
Req : 113522
Opportunity Type: Staff
Relocation eligible: No
Full time/Part time: Full-Time
Project Only Hire: No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Job SummaryResponsible for:
Providing subcontractors/craft with information and direction, as outlined within contract specifications, to allow work to proceed as scheduled. Has authority to interpret technical requirements and provides solutions in conjunction.
- Provides technical direction/interpretation of design drawings and specification requirements, as well as general guidance to subcontractors on overall design.
- May perform fundamental design checks and re‑design in the field without supervision.
- Provides commercial direction, interpretation of subcontracts, and administers discipline specific or assigned contract requirements in coordination with Field.
- Subcontract Administrator or Procurement Manager.
- Reviews, maintains records, and responds to Contractor Information Requests (CIRs) as assigned.
- Monitors assigned subcontractor(s) for compliance with subcontract technical requirements.
- Monitors discipline construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule.
- Prepares and issues all discipline extra work authorization requests (RFMPs/WAs) with the approval of the Project Field Manager.
- Coordinates with Field Subcontract Administrator as needed.
- Maintains a daily log for site record purposes.
- Completes quantity take‑offs as required to support construction planning and invoice approval.
- Reviews all subcontractor progress payment requests for acceptance.
- Monitors technical service representative (supplier) daily logs and reviews/approves their timesheets.
- Compiles and maintains Conformed to Construction Records drawing and list markups as assigned.
- Directs site document control activities for design documents.
- Assists Field Quality Assurance Manager in performing inspections and verification of tests.
- Adheres to safety and quality standards as appropriate for level of duties and accountabilities.
- Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
- Provides commercial direction, interpretation of subcontracts, and administers discipline specific or assigned contract requirements in coordination with Field Subcontract Administrator or Procurement Manager.
- Reviews, maintains records, and responds to Contractor Information Requests (CIRs) as assigned.
- Acts in capacity of a "lead person" Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction except as assigned.
- Directs other discipline engineers, general foreman, craft personnel, TA's, and vendor representatives.
- 2 to 6 years construction management and/or design experience in similar facility construction.
- Previous RE experience in water/wastewater facility construction a preferred.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either an ABET accredited program in the USA or an engineering program, offered by a foreign institution, accepted as valid in the home country or the country in which the individual is practicing.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
- PE Preferred.
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven…
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