Resident Engineer

Position Description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

The Project Delivery Business Unit has an exciting opportunity for a Resident Engineer/Inspector in the Construction Management Unit. As a senior construction management professional in this unit, you will act as the single point of contact for construction contractors and be responsible for the on‑site construction contract administration of complex public works projects. You must be able to work in an office environment, construction project trailer, remote generation site, or a City Light supplied vehicle, since the location and the siting of the construction projects will dictate the work environment.

The primary location will be the South Service Center, with some travel to the remote generation sites. This position will report to the Civil Engineer, Supervisor.

• Participating in pre‑bid walk‑throughs and constructability reviews;
• Chairing pre‑construction meetings;
• Performing and overseeing quality assurance inspections and assuring overall compliance with contract requirements and permits;
• Documenting construction activities through daily reports, photographs, and as‑built records;
• Tracking construction progress against schedules;
• Measuring and preparing contractor payment documentation;
• Coordinating design clarifications;
• Evaluating and formulating responses to claims;
• Negotiating and preparing contract change orders;
• Coordinating with project stakeholders including contractors, project managers, engineers, consultants, and others;
• Monitoring site safety practices and best work practices to ensure environmental protection, coordinating final inspections and punch lists;
• Completing contractor performance evaluations; and
• Supervising and training associate and assistant inspectors.

Requires four years civil engineering experience, and an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two years of college level coursework in engineering and construction technology (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

You must hold a current valid state issued driver’s license from any US state to be verified prior to start date. Out of state license holders will be required to obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of construction management, including the methods, materials, equipment and techniques used in the construction, inspection, and administration of public works contracts. Knowledge of electrical systems construction and maintenance.
• Construction Manager or Project Management certification.
• Familiarity with local, State and Federal regulations as they relate to project safety, environment protection, and general construction practices.
• Experience in claims/risk management strategies.
• Experience in reading and interpreting contract documents and evaluating and tracking construction schedules.
• Ability to foster a collaborative work environment and successfully coordinate the effort of a project team.
• A combination of five years of construction management and/or project management experience preferred.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology or other combinations of education and experience which prepares the candidate to perform professional construction management work.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel and a working knowledge of scheduling software.
• Excellent written and oral communications.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment with a diverse customer base is essential.

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