KS Engineers, P.C. is a full-service engineering and construction management firm with ranking among its peers in the ENR Top 500 for design and ENR Top 100 for construction management. We are headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, with regional offices in New York City and Newburgh, NY; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA; Mount Laurel and Mount Arlington, NJ; and Rocky Hill, CT.
RESIDENT ENGINEER/ASSISTANT RESIDENT ENGINEER: Grade - NICET Level 4 or Equivalent
Reports to: Project Manager
General Qualities.
- Capable of leading, training, inspiring, and motivating the staff.
- Proactive self-starter capable of setting a positive example for the staff.
- Provides technical and management support to the Department Manager/Regional Manager/Project Manager.
- Has full technical and administrative responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating projects/assignments.
- Manages a major complex project and/or several routines/fewer complex projects.
Technical Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the supervision of the construction inspection phase of various types of construction projects.
- Serves as the Owner's direct on-site representative to the contractor.
- Duties include direct supervision of a project's construction engineering/inspection staff, performing quality assurance and oversight of the work in progress and ensuring that the project is constructed in general conformance with the contract plans and specifications.
- Possesses strong supervisory and technical skills; effective time-management skills; strong computer skills; strong mathematical skills including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; able to mentor staff in functional areas of technical construction inspection activities.
- Assigns, instructs, and directs project staff in their work of inspection of the materials and work procedures involved.
- Possesses an understanding of the equipment, materials and methods utilized by contractors and confirms that these methods conform to the applicable contract plans and specifications. - Analyzes and interprets project plans and specifications.
- Prepares and maintains all required reports and verifies that the assigned project has been fully documented.
- Is responsible for the development of contractor change orders, as-built quantities, and contractor's monthly payment estimates.
- Receives and investigates complaints and inquiries from property owners, citizens, and public officials.
- Represents the owner in dealings with the contractor and public agencies on the local, county, and state levels. - Directs the activities of sub-consultants and other KSE Departments.
- Is proficient in software required to complete assigned projects.
- Responsive to Client and other KSE Managers/needs.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Identifies out-of-scope work. - Monitors invoice ability of self and assigned staff to verify compliance with established goals.
- Familiar with all company policies and procedures and verifies implementation and compliance.
- Completes time sheet on a daily basis.
- Verifies that assigned staff has been provided correct time charge information.
- Develops and/or assists in developing training program for staff.
Professional Licenses/Registrations: -
- ACI Field Technician
- ACI CCTC Certification
- NJSAT Certification
- TCP (Rutgers CAIT) - OHSA 10-, 30- or 40-hour Safety Certification
Experience:
- 10 years of Road and Bridge construction projects (Construction Cost > $10M).
- 3 years on NJDOT projects preferred.
Professional Development:
- Actively participates in professional societies, industry organizations, and local civic organizations.
- Encourages the staff to participate in professional societies, industry organizations, and local civic organizations.
- Encourages professional development and training and licensing (self and staff).
KSE offers an attractive and highly competitive compensation package including, but not limited to: Comprehensive Major Medical and Prescription Plan(s); Vision and Dental Care Plans; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); 401(k) Retirement Plan; a generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave package; and free identity theft monitoring.
KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.