Resident Engineer - Construction
Mwh
Oversee construction of water/wastewater infrastructure, manage field staff and ensure compliance.
4 days ago ago
$85,000 - $150,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Los Angeles, CA
Field
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Pre‑Construction
Construction Management
Construction
Commissioning & Start‑Up
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Industrial
Energy
Capital Construction
Information Technology Services
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Municipal
Role
What you would be doing
reporting
schedule control
safety management
cost estimation
plan review
field records
- Attend all construction meetings in support of the Construction Manager.
- Serve as the primary project interface with the community in which the project is being constructed. Proactively coordinate contractor activities with community needs.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for the Construction Manager.
- Monitor and control to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
- Assist Construction Manager in implementation of company safety program. Follow safe work practices and use company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner that ensures personal safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees.
- Identify potential items of risk or claims arising from, or as a result of, contractor activities.
- Ensure accurate field records are being maintained, such as daily reports, test reports, and as-built drawings.
- Evaluate contractor’s detailed cost proposals and develop preliminary cost estimate.
- Review plans, specifications, and shop drawings to identify and resolve any potential issues with the contractor.
- Organize and chair weekly progress meetings.
- Prepare trend reporting for any issues impacting the construction progress or potential change management issues.
- Provide a daily review of project documentation for items such as inspections, daily reports, photographs, and material deliveries.
- Attend local industry networking events.
What you bring
primavera
microsoft project
pmp
ccm
engineering degree
8+ years
- Experience in medium/high voltage electrical, instrumentation, and controls on wastewater treatment plants.
- Prior experience on municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects, such as treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, tunnels, etc.
- Experience with Primavera P6 / Microsoft Project.
- Familiarity with data management software.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory and planning skills.
- Four-year degree in engineering, construction management, or related field. An equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training and/or trade school/ apprenticeship diplomas may be substituted.
- Knowledge of business practices and project P/L.
- Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.
- CCM or PMP required, however consideration will be given to candidates willing to gain CCM or PMP within 18 months.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in inspection, construction, or operations. Knowledge of company quality control program and ability to determine acceptability and deniability of work-based specifications. Thorough working knowledge of regulatory agency quality assurance/quality control activities.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations.
- 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
- 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
- Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
- 10 Paid Holidays
- The anticipated compensation for this position is $85,000-150,000/yr. depending on previous experience.
- Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
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Interview process
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Security clearance- pre-employment screening includes drug and background checks.
Company
Overview
Founded in 1820
Innovations in clean water
The company's origins trace back to innovations in clean water and sewage systems during cholera outbreaks.
Billion-dollar revenue
Financial scale
The company operates at a financial scale supported by billion-dollar revenue and strategic investments from Oaktree Capital.
18 MGD capacity
Water treatment plants
The company builds state-of-the-art greenfield water treatment plants with capacities as high as 18 million gallons per day (MGD).
- Revolutionizing clean water amid cholera outbreaks.
- Operates nationwide in the U.S. with affiliates Slayden and Methuen.
- Specializes in water, wastewater, industrial water, heavy civil, and broader infrastructure builds.
- Constructed the world's largest ballasted-clarifier facility and tunneled miles for raw water conveyance.
- Partners on major ventures like Texas’s Lake Travis system and San Francisco’s biosolids digesters.
- We act with honesty, transparency, and fairness in all our dealings.
- We work together as one team to deliver exceptional results.
- We strive to exceed expectations and deliver the highest quality.
- We ensure a safe working environment for everyone, every day.
- We embrace change and continuously seek out better ways to serve our clients and communities.
Net Zero by 2050
Environmental Goal
Striving for net zero emissions by the year 2050.
- Actively invests in renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient technologies.
- Focuses on waste reduction and implementing sustainable construction practices.
- Enhances environmental performance on every project by integrating sustainability into design and execution.
- Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, focusing on gender equality and leadership opportunities.
- Strives for balanced gender representation, with progress on women in leadership roles.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups.
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