Assistant Resident Engineer

Department: Construction Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $105,000 - $125,000 / year

Description

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer with the day-to-day administration and oversight of construction management projects.
• Monitor construction activities to verify compliance with approved plans, contract documents, technical specifications, and applicable agency requirements.
• Coordinate with field inspectors, office engineers, contractors, subcontractors, design consultants, and agency representatives to support project execution.
• Review daily inspection reports, contractor work schedules, progress updates, and other project documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with the review and tracking of Requests for Information (RFIs), shop drawings, material submittals, change orders, and other construction-related submissions.
• Monitor construction progress against approved schedules and identify potential delays, field conflicts, and issues requiring management attention.
• Assist with reviewing contractor payment applications, installed quantities, and supporting documentation.
• Track deficiencies, nonconforming work, corrective actions, and outstanding construction issues through resolution.
• Participate in site meetings, progress meetings, and coordination discussions; prepare meeting minutes and track action items as needed.
• Support the preparation of monthly progress reports, project status updates, and other deliverables required by the client or public agency.
• Assist with reviewing proposed field changes and coordinating technical questions with the Resident Engineer and design team.
• Monitor contractor compliance with applicable site safety requirements and report observed hazards or unsafe conditions through established project procedures.
• Maintain organized project records, including correspondence, photographs, inspection reports, testing documentation, and construction logs.
• Assist with substantial completion inspections, punch lists, closeout documentation, and final project records.
• Escalate technical issues, schedule concerns, quality deficiencies, and potential contract disputes to the Resident Engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering or construction discipline preferred.
• Approximately 5–8 years of relevant experience in construction management, construction inspection, field engineering, or public infrastructure project delivery.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification is required; Professional Engineer (NY/NJ) is preferred.
• Experience working on civil infrastructure or municipal construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, technical specifications, construction methods, and contract administration procedures.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, inspectors, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, daily reporting, RFIs, submittals, progress tracking, and quality assurance procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and construction project documentation systems.
• Ability to work on active construction sites throughout New York City as project requirements dictate.

Benefits