Resident Engineer

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This position can be based in either Concord, CA or Sacramento, CA.

We have an immediate need for a Resident Engineer (RE) with strong civil and concrete experience to be on‑site five days per week in and around Byron and Patterson, CA.

The project work area is located east of San—Jose along the I-5 corridor.

Plans, manages, and oversees multiple small to medium size construction projects of a routine to moderately complex nature, a single large project, or multiple‑contract projects of routine nature.

May direct the day‑to‑day activities of construction representatives and construction coordinators on projects.

Becomes familiar with project contract documents for each project, coordinates, and controls all construction management activities, including critical path method (CPM), and scheduling and claims administration.

Interprets plans and specifications for clients, contractors, and the company’s field personnel.

Provides direction to shop drawing professionals to develop project related shop drawings.

Coordinates and disseminates shop drawings to project stakeholders, as necessary.

Provides internal consultation to construction representatives and serves as a technical resource to other functional groups.

Documents deficiencies, expected cost overruns, issues with materials and other related construction issues or risks related to their area of oversight.

Prepares related reports (ex: monthly progress reports, etc.).

Maintains daily report of construction activities.

Participates with sales staff, practice leaders and project managers in developing new opportunities for business through proposal preparation and general contact with current and potential clients.

Reviews government or funding agency regulations in order to provide consultative services that reflect an up‑to‑date knowledge and understanding of legal requirements.

Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 6 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; the frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

• Experience with open channel conveyance, canal, or similar water infrastructure projects.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods (CMGC, CMAR, PDB, DB).
• Willingness to travel.
• PE.

10%

• Proficient knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods.
• Knowledge of construction products, details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Possesses a solid understanding of all facets of the construction process.
• Excellent time and project management skills. Proven ability to analyze, problem‑solve and mitigate risks.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build…