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McKissack & McKissack · 10 hours ago

Resident Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $145K/yr

McKissack & McKissack is seeking a Resident Engineer to join their team in Washington, D.C. The role involves acting as a liaison between the owner and project team, overseeing design and construction activities, and managing core project controls to ensure successful project delivery.

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Responsibilities

Act as the liaison between the owner and the project team, ensuring the projects remains aligned on scope, schedule, budget, and standards

Provide daily oversight of design and construction activities, resolving issues quickly and maintaining a strong focus on quality and safety

Manage core project controls: planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, and risk management

Guide design coordination and equipment procurement, including specifications, pricing, and procurement strategies

Oversee critical workflows, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and meeting documentation, to keep information organized and moving efficiently

Represent the owner in all project meetings, communicating objectives, capturing decisions, and maintaining accurate records

Coordinate across operations, internal teams, procurement, and project stakeholders to keep approvals and field execution aligned

Support permitting, shutdowns, and outage coordination, ensuring compliance and clear communication

Deliver clear, timely reporting to the client and senior leadership

Work environment is on-site daily at the DC Water Office at Blue Plains

Occasional travel in and around the DC area

Qualification

PE CertificationConstruction ManagementProject ManagementEngineering DegreeMS ProjectBudget ManagementClient Relationship ManagementProactive ApproachTeam-oriented Mindset

Required

BS/BA in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil), Construction Management, Architecture or related degree

PE Required or similar certification

Experience managing the preconstruction process including managing the design process, project schedules, project budgets, and constructability reviews

Demonstrated experience supporting clients and project teams, including managing schedules and budgets of $1M+

Experience in engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical), general contracting, or construction project management and on-site construction activity strongly preferred

Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, and the Microsoft Office suite; experience with platforms such as Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Procore, or BIM tools is a plus

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and maintain strong client relationships

A proactive, team-oriented mindset, with the drive to grow and contribute in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work with the team simulate into the culture of DC Water