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HDR · 18 hours ago

Senior Resident Engineer

HDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment and making a positive impact on the world. In the role of Senior Resident Engineer, you will oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, managing documentation, and coordinating with various stakeholders to enhance transportation systems.

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Responsibilities

Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used
Review construction materials for Contract compliance
Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance
Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings
Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems
Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until corrected
Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance
Assist with project audit/closeout
Thorough working knowledge of California Department of Transportation policies, procedures, and standards applicable to roadway construction
Demonstrated experience administering roadway construction contracts, including traffic control, drainage, paving, structures, utilities, and coordination with multiple stakeholders
Proficient in applying the Caltrans Construction Manual, Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, Special Provisions, and the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), as applicable
Experience managing construction schedules, including review of contractor CPM schedules, schedule updates, time impact analyses, and administration of working day or calendar day contracts
Demonstrated ability to manage cost and quantity control, review and approval of progress payments, and preparation and negotiation of change orders
Experience maintaining complete and accurate construction documentation, including daily or weekly diaries, correspondence, RFIs, submittals, change order records, and final construction documentation
Experience overseeing construction inspection staff and coordinating specialty inspectors, materials testing personnel, survey staff, and environmental monitors
Working knowledge of environmental compliance requirements, including SWPPP implementation and monitoring, permit conditions, and approved mitigation measures
Strong communication and coordination skills with contractors, local agencies, utilities, and the traveling public
This position is subject to a preemployment drug test

Qualification

California Department of Transportation knowledgeRoadway construction contract administrationCaltrans Construction Manual proficiencyConstruction schedule managementCostQuantity controlConstruction documentation managementEnvironmental compliance knowledgeCoordination skillsProject audit assistanceConstruction inspection oversightStakeholder coordinationChange order negotiationDaily record maintenanceCommunication skills

Required

Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used
Review construction materials for Contract compliance
Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance
Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings
Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems
Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until corrected
Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance
Assist with project audit/closeout
Thorough working knowledge of California Department of Transportation policies, procedures, and standards applicable to roadway construction
Demonstrated experience administering roadway construction contracts, including traffic control, drainage, paving, structures, utilities, and coordination with multiple stakeholders
Proficient in applying the Caltrans Construction Manual, Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, Special Provisions, and the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), as applicable
Experience managing construction schedules, including review of contractor CPM schedules, schedule updates, time impact analyses, and administration of working day or calendar day contracts
Demonstrated ability to manage cost and quantity control, review and approval of progress payments, and preparation and negotiation of change orders
Experience maintaining complete and accurate construction documentation, including daily or weekly diaries, correspondence, RFIs, submittals, change order records, and final construction documentation
Experience overseeing construction inspection staff and coordinating specialty inspectors, materials testing personnel, survey staff, and environmental monitors
Working knowledge of environmental compliance requirements, including SWPPP implementation and monitoring, permit conditions, and approved mitigation measures
Strong communication and coordination skills with contractors, local agencies, utilities, and the traveling public
This position is subject to a preemployment drug test

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California
Minimum of ten (10) years of transportation construction experience, including at least six (6) years serving as a Resident Engineer or in an equivalent role on Caltrans or Caltrans Local Assistance projects

Company

HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (6)
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (8)

Funding

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