RK&K · 21 hours ago
Assistant Resident Engineer
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRK&K is a full-service engineering and construction management firm seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to join their Construction, Engineering, and Inspection team in Wilmington. The role involves managing inspection staff, overseeing construction activities, ensuring quality control, and maintaining project documentation for municipal projects.
Civil EngineeringConstructionReal Estate
Responsibilities
Inspection of onsite construction activities
Oversight of contractor’s quality control operations
Quality Assurance sampling and testing
Completion of Weekly Reports
Electronic recordkeeping on a company-provided iPad
Monthly preparation of pay item quantities
Daily communication with client, contractor, and field project personnel
Leadership of other technicians onsite
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of experience on major transportation-focused construction projects with elements such as earthwork, erosion control, paving, striping, utilities, ITS, and structures, OR an Associate's Degree or higher in a related field (Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, etc.) PLUS 8 years of field experience
Ability to manage, schedule, and coordinate inspection staff with contractor operations
Ability to read and interpret construction plan sheets and contract specifications
Ability to read and follow test specifications
Ability to maintain thorough project documentation, including measurements of constructed bid item quantities
Strong abilities with basic math, including area, volume, and the ability to convert between units
Excellent driving record
Willingness to work nights and weekends as required
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Trustworthy, responsible, dependable, and willing to work independently as well as part of a team
Preferred
Previous experience working with North Carolina municipalities on federally funded LAP projects
Experience working on NCDOT projects
Possess or have the ability to obtain the following NCDOT certifications: Concrete Field Technician (including ACI Certification), ABC Sampling Technician, Borrow Pit Sampling Technician, Conventional Density Sampling Technician, Introduction to Asphalt Pavements, QMS Roadway Technician, Erosion and Sediment Control, Level II, OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety
Strong knowledge of NCDOT Sharepoint documentation processes
Ability to navigate NCDOT HiCAMS system
Benefits
Paid time off
Hybrid work (home and office)
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
Matching 401(k) plan
Paid Holidays
Much, much more!
Company
RK&K
RK&K provides full-service planning, engineering, environmental, and construction management/inspection firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Nash
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Keith Skinner, P.E.
Partner
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