Resident Engineer - Rail/Transit Stations

Requisition ID:  279538

• Relocation Authorized:  National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Salary Range: $135,860 - $207,190 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Job Summary:

Bechtel is seeking a Resident Engineer - Stations to serve as an important part of the Construction Management leadership team for major prospective projects located within California. This Resident Engineering position will bring experience and expertise to the project while working closely with the client’s organization and their stakeholders, in addition to Bechtel’s select subconsultants.

In this role, you will lead a team of Inspectors on a project, coordinating closely with other Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, and Quality and Safety professionals.  As an extension of the owner/client, you and your team will oversee construction activities for compliance with the contract, provide construction reports including trends and schedules, manage contract change orders , and coordinate subcontract work activities and team development. Your oversight will assist the owner/client in ensuring that the project is progressing in an efficient and productive manner, is comply with project policies, procedures, and job site work rules and procedures, and is being constructed within specifications, schedules and budgets. This position is subject to project award. #LI-SP1

Major Responsibilities:

• Act as Resident Engineer overseeing the activities of Assistant Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Lead Inspectors, Construction Inspectors, and Administrative/Project personnel 
• Proactively engages with their team’s development through CPM, Competency development/assessment and feedback 
• Monitors tool and equipment usage on the site.  
• Prepares Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the crafts have the tools they require to be productive. 
• Works with Construction Field Engineers in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents 
• Monitor contractor work for compliance to schedule, budget, technical specifications, contract drawings, and legal requirements.  
• Resolve design and field construction problems.  
• Expedite design and field changes.  
• Review contractor requests for change and assist in the preparation of contract change orders/modifications. Together with the Construction Manager, as needed, develop and negotiate the contract changes through the Contract Manager.  
• Work with the Construction Safety Manager to implement safety rules, policies, and procedures applicable to CM staff.  
• Work with the Construction Quality Manager to monitor performance and compliance of the construction work with quality requirements. 
• Identifies and quantifies scope requirements and interfaces for station design and development. 
• Provides, scope, cost, and schedule analysis to determine if all critical path elements meet project milestones to reach financial close. 
• Coordinating and communicating with internal and external stakeholders and supporting the provision of timely and accurate information and approvals as needed to further the project. 
• Coordinates manage and reports on the overall station schedule, risks, and risk mitigation strategies.  
• Complying with the Project’s Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements. 
• Adhering to the Project’s construction budget and schedule. 
• Ensuring compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements. 

Collaboration/Communication

• Successful utilities track record on major ($1B+) multidisciplinary Light Rail projects for strong collaboration and communication, especially with other Resident Engineers on the project.
• Demonstrated technical writing, verbal communication, and field staff management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and maintain a positive rapport with the client, contractor and project stakeholders.
• Experience working with teams and stakeholders in the construction of large infrastructure projects. Ability to communicate across technical disciplines (engineering, construction, operations, maintenance).
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to inspection activities.
• Ability to effectively manage project team members. Must be highly organized and have effective problem solving, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Computer skills (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is desirable.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.

Management/Productivity

• Determines workforce requirements. 
• Prepares reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecast. 
• Working knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents. Prior experience supervising and administering contractors.
• Thorough understanding of project construction procedures, principles, and concepts.

Safety & Quality

• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H).
• Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the relevant Environmental, Health and Safety regulations as they relate to area of responsibility.
• Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance are in compliance with specifications.
• Responsible for the implementation of corporate/project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned operations. 
• Monitors work activities and ensures the quality of work performed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field (or international equivalent) 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience
• 10 years of experience in multidiscipline facilities/stations construction (i.e. structural, MEP, Ventilation, architectural finishes, etc.) including five (5) years of transit construction as Assistant RE or RE, ideally for Light Rail projects
• Professional Engineering license in one or more US States is strongly preferred, Professional Engineer in the State of California desirable. PEng may be considered acceptable. 
• Registration as a Certified Construction Manager is desirable.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical knowledge and experience of relevant construction methods and systems including:
• Stations, including but not limited to structural, MEP, ventilation, architectural finishes
• Excellent ability to proactively act upon and solve construction and contract issues.
• Consistent attention to details and follow-through.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, construction plans, and specifications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and comply with local codes and jurisdictional requirements for the project.
• Ability to understand and comply with project-specific environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience with successful interface management on Light Rail projects.
• Cal-OSHA/OSHA 30 training certification at start of work on Project.
• Experience in street restoration including road pavement, curb, and gutter.
• Experience with traffic control procedures.
• Experience in the demolition of mid-rise buildings in an urban setting.
• Experience in environmental compliance and mitigation, including hazardous waste and contaminated materials.
• Demonstrated technical writing, data management, verbal communication, presentation, and teaching skills. 
• A firm understanding of project construction procedures, principle, and concepts. 
• Excellent team membership and interpersonal skills. 

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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