Sign upLog in
Civil Engineering Jobs in Seattle, WA

Resident Engineer

Foster CM Group, Inc

Seattle, WA

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Procedures, Administrative Skills, Aviation Industry, Background Investigation, Certified Case Manager (CCM), Change Management, Change Requests/Orders, City Government, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Contracts, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Documentation, Driver's License, Engineering Drawing, Healthcare, Higher Education, Identify Issues, Infrastructure Construction, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, OSHA, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Prescription Drugs, Procedure Development, Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Public Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Residential Construction, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sports, Telehealth, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
About Foster CM Group
At Foster CM Group, we believe in building more than just projects we build careers. As a leading program and construction management firm, we invite you to explore exciting opportunities to grow with us. Visit our website to learn more about who we are and the impactful projects we've delivered across the country.

Founded in 1992, Foster CM Group, Inc. has over 30 years of experience providing top-tier program and construction management services. We proudly serve clients in Aviation, Education (K 12 and Higher Ed), Government (City, State, and Federal), Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment, Transportation, and Water/Wastewater sectors.

We are seeking an experienced RESIDENT ENGINEER for a full-time position located in Seattle, Washington.

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer (RE) to support major transit infrastructure construction projects in the Seattle region. This position is responsible for managing field construction administration activities, directing inspection staff, and ensuring contractor compliance with contract requirements in accordance with agency standards and project documentation.
The Resident Engineer serves as the primary field-level authority responsible for coordination of contractor activities, management of inspection services, contract administration oversight, and support of successful project delivery.

Projects are performed in accordance with construction manuals, contract requirements, and procedures established by our client.

Responsibilities
The Resident Engineer (RE) will manage and direct RE staff (CMC/DBPM) in performance of tasks as described in applicable construction manuals and project documents. Responsibilities and support services include, but are not limited to:
  1. Assure and document training that all CMC/DBPM staff understand and meet subject contract requirements.
  2. Act as the focal point for all correspondence received from and sent to the project's contractor. Respond to contractor correspondence with assistance from project staff.
  3. Conduct weekly construction progress meetings and other project-related meetings.
  4. Assign CMC/DBPM inspectors to cover contractor work activities when work is being performed and ensure inspector performance and documentation requirements are met.
  5. Monitor contractor compliance with project safety programs and ensure that all personnel comply with established safety policies and procedures.
  6. Identify potential change issues and develop, track, and manage change notices, change orders, and contract modifications in accordance with construction manuals.
  7. Review, comment, and approve or recommend action regarding:
    • Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs)
    • Contractor progress payment applications
    • Contractor construction schedules
    • Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
    • Safety and Security certification submittals
  8. Complete required contract closeout procedures, including documentation required for transition from construction to operations.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in:
    • Civil Engineering
    • Construction Management
    • Architecture
    • Engineering-related discipline
  • Minimum 10 years of construction experience, including:
    • At least 5 years serving as Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or equivalent
    • Experience managing inspection staff
    • Experience administering public construction contracts
  • Demonstrated experience supporting:
    • Transit infrastructure
    • Transportation projects
    • Heavy civil construction
  • Strong knowledge of construction contract administration procedures.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Experience managing contractor communications and documentation.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience supporting projects for Our client.
  • Experience with:
    • Light rail systems
    • Transit stations
    • Rail infrastructure
    • Utility relocation projects
  • Familiarity with public agency construction manuals.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
  • Certifications such as:
    • CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
    • PMP (Project Management Professional)
    • OSHA 30
Work Environment:
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving machinery & mechanical parts, uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to loud noise, and outside weather conditions.
Physical Requirements:
  • The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Intermittent unassisted sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, pushing and lifting is required. Must be able to walk and/or stand for prolonged periods of time for at least eight hours per day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 50 pounds without assistance. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, ability to walk on uneven ground while physically maneuvering construction sites, ability to work in extreme temperatures or humidity, and potentially work at heights.
Other Requirements:
  • Possession of a valid state of residence driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Daily travel to and from construction sites, generally within 100 miles from the home office is expected. Short term, out of town, assignments may be required. Long term, out of town, assignments may be required, with advance notice of planned dates.
  • May be required to work protracted and irregular hours to meet client's needs, including nights, overtime and weekends.
  • All positions at Foster CM Group require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo a background check. Background checks may include, SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal background check, fingerprint verification, and/or drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of required background checks.
Foster CM Group Benefits ( benefit package which includes both employer and employee paid plans) :
  • Medical Insurance to include HSA and FSA benefits
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Prescription Drug
  • Telehealth Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • STD paid by the Company
  • LTD paid by the Company
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401 (K) with Company Match
  • Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Wellness
  • Pet Insurance
Foster CM Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that Foster CM Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs.

#LI-Onsite

About the Company

F

Foster CM Group, Inc

Resume Resources

Free Resume TemplatesFree Resume Builder

Similar Job Searches

Bridge Engineer JobsCivil Engineering Technician Jobs