Resident Engineer – Bridge Replacement Project
Location: Town of Crown Point, NY
Azar Design Co is seeking experienced Construction Resident Engineer to provide full-time oversight, inspection and documentation services for a County bridge replacement project located in Town of Crown Point, New York (Essex County, New York) . The project includes replacement of the existing bridge with a new steel bridge, new abutments, concrete substructures and deck, roadway reconstruction, guide rail, erosion and sediment control measures, work zone traffic control, and associated site work.
Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Resident Engineer and Owner’s field representative for construction oversight activities.
- Monitor contractor operations for compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, NYSDOT requirements, and FHWA requirements.
- Coordinate with Essex County, Azar's design team, contractors, utility companies, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
- Review contractor submittals, RFIs, work plans, shop drawings, schedules, and change order requests.
- Maintain Engineer’s Diary, daily reports, field documentation, photographs, quantity records, and project files in accordance with NYSDOT MURK requirements.
- Verify quantities, prepare contractor payment estimates, and support processing of payment requisitions.
- Monitor maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT/WZTC) operations and overall project safety.
- Administer federally funded project requirements including DBE, EEO, certified payroll, prevailing wage, and EBO compliance.
- Coordinate material testing, quality assurance, and material acceptance documentation.
- Attend and participate in preconstruction, progress, and coordination meetings.
- Track project schedule compliance and document delays, claims, and field changes.
- Coordinate project closeout activities including punch lists, final inspection, and as-built documentation.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum NICET Level III certification. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of transportation, bridge, heavy highway, or civil construction inspection experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience serving as Resident Engineer, Chief Inspector, Lead Inspector, or similar construction oversight role.
- Strong knowledge of NYSDOT Standard Specifications, Construction Inspection Manual (CIM), Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK), and Contract Administration Manual (CAM).
- Experience administering federally funded transportation construction projects.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, schedules, and construction contracts.
- Experience with bridge construction, structural concrete, steel erection, driven piles, roadway reconstruction, and utility coordination preferred.
- OSHA Training preferred.
- Experience with APPIA software and EBO, or similar construction management software preferred.
- Travel on the jobsite may be required.
- Availability for 8 to 10 hr work shifts.
- Valid Driving license, reliable vehicle and current US Work eligibility required.
Submit resume showing related experience and include email contact information. Actual pay rate will be determined based on the applicant’s qualifications, experience and specific assignment.
Azar Design Co (formerly Foit-Albert Associates) (azardzn.com) is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, land surveying and environmental consulting firm with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca and New York City. The firm is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
Azar Design Co provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Experience:
- Construction Inspection: 5 years (Required)
- NYSDOT Standards, CIM, MURK, CAM: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- OSHA training (Preferred)
- NICET III (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Crown Point, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
