Resident Engineer/Construction Manager
RambollAbout the role
Job Description
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.
We invite you to bring your expertise, energy, and professionalism into play as you step into the Resident Engineer / Construction Manager role. To succeed in this position, you must have the skills, and experience. Are you our new Resident Engineer / Construction Manager? Click the apply-button to send your application.
Inviting bright minds
Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.
You will join our Water Resources-Construction Management department
As our new Resident Engineer/Construction Manager you will be part of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic CM team working on County and/or State agency projects.
Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:
- Plans, schedules, and oversees inspectors and administrators on project related activities
- Oversees work performed by Contractors hired by Owner
- Assembles team at project initiation to review job specific issues (schedules, health & safety issues, subcontractor coordination, etc.)
- Assigns roles and responsibilities for field activities in accordance with the Project Execution Plan
- Leads the change management process including proper notification and research and assembly of supporting data for Project Manager review and processing
- Negotiates Change Orders and Claims with Contractors at the direction of the Project Manager and Owner
- Participates actively in creating a safety culture in the office and at the jobsite
- Serves as Project Site Safety Leader (in absence of full time Health & Safety Supervisor)
- Collaborates with Project Manager in the development and modification to the Project Execution Plan
- Updates the Project Manager in accordance with the Project Execution Plan as it relates to cost, schedule and client management
- Functions as the primary interface with clients during a project, obtains client feedback and maintains client relationships
- Manages the execution of the commissioning and closeout processes.
- Adheres to the policies and standards set forth in the Firm’s Quality Management System
- Utilizes Owner's document management system and any other database systems required for project related items
Your starting point for constant growth
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:
- 1-5 years' experience in a Resident Engineer/Construction Manager role.
- EIT/PE a plus
- Ability to read plans/drawings/specifications and interpret data.
- Familiarity with construction scheduling and estimating techniques.
- Familiarity with construction scheduling, estimating, and document control software (Primavera, CM14, Unifier, eBuilder, Prolog, CostWorks, etc.).
- Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Working knowledge of operation and use of a variety of construction equipment.
- CCM, USACE CQM, CCCA, NICET a plus.
- Water/wastewater plant construction management experience a plus.
- OSHA 30-hour Safety Training a plus.
Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: Strong attention to detail, team player, and confident communication skills.
Welcome to our Water division
At Ramboll, a global team of bright water consultants support the development of sustainable societies, working with water projects on a global scale. We assist our clients on their most challenging water management issues, delivering solutions that enable people and nature to flourish. Our main service areas cover Climate Adaptation & Landscape Architecture, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Water Resource Management and Water & Wastewater Networks.
Ramboll in Americas
Ramboll has nearly 2,000 experts working across 50 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy and Planning & Urban Design. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.
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