The LiRo Group

Construction Resident Engineer

The LiRo Group • $200K — $225K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • NY Professional Engineer License required.
  • Experience with NYSDOT or NYCDOT is essential.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in construction supervision or resident engineering.
  • Familiarity with managing projects in densely populated areas, particularly NYC.
  • Experience with multiple regulatory agencies like NYCDEP and MTA is a plus.
  • Proficiency in construction management software such as Procore or Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the client's on-site representative during construction.
  • Monitor daily construction activities for quality assurance and compliance.
  • Coordinate with design engineers, contractors, and inspectors.
  • Conduct regular site inspections and lead field meetings.
  • Review and approve contractor submittals and change orders.
  • Maintain accurate documentation including daily reports and logs.
  • Identify and mitigate construction-related risks or delays.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • Positive work environment that fosters collaboration.
Full Job Description
Overview

We have an immediate need for an Resident Engineer for our (Western) Bronx NYSDOT project teams.

 

Responsibilities

The Resident Engineer (RE) serves as the on-site representative of the project management team, responsible for overseeing daily construction activities, ensuring project compliance with design specifications, schedules, budgets, and safety standards. The RE plays a vital role in coordinating between contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory agencies, ensuring successful delivery of engineering and construction projects. This role supports NYSDOT major highway, bridge/roadway construction projects.

  • Act as the client’s on-site representative during construction.
  • Monitor daily construction activities for quality assurance and compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards, including gathering detailed measurements.
  • Coordinate with design engineers, construction contractors, inspectors, and program management staff.
  • Conduct regular site inspections and lead field meetings with stakeholders.
  • Review and approve contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and progress payments.
  • Maintain accurate documentation including daily reports, logs, as-builts, photographs, Correspondence and Documentation of Contractor Performance
  • Identify and mitigate construction-related risks or delays; escalate critical issues when necessary.
  • Enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA and project-specific requirements.
  • Participate in project meetings and prepare status reports for senior management and client stakeholders.
  • Ensure environmental, permitting, and regulatory compliance on-site.
  • Contract Administration
  • Work with the Project Manager and/or Billing team for invoicing and Payment Processing, while Monitoring Contract Cost and Schedule
Qualifications
  • NY Professional Engineer License Required.
  • NYSDOT or NYCDOT experience required. 
  • Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in construction supervision, site engineering, or resident engineering.
  • Familiarity with managing projects in highly populated areas (including the NYC metropolitan area) and over major highways and railroad.
  • Experience working with multiple agencies, including NYCDEP, NYSDOT, NYCDEC, MTA, NYCDOT-OCMC.
  • Ability to supervise staff.
  • Experience working on highway, bridge and/or rail projects.
  • The Resident Engineer should possess a working knowledge of the following: shop drawing review, scheduling, permitting and inspection requirements.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to overall team success.
  • Experience with large-scale or multi-site program management environments preferred.
  • Familiarity with project delivery methods (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, CM/GC, Design- Build).
  • Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
  • Strong knowledge of construction codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

 

 

Our Culture:

 

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work hard to build a corporate culture that empowers all our employees to freely share their ideas, know their presence, and contributions are truly valued, fostering a climate where our employees are enabled to maximize their full potential.

 

  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment
  • Compensation:  Min $200,000/yr. - Max $225,000/yr.
  • The range provided is the salary that the Firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting is willing to pay for the advertised position. 

Exact compensation will be determined on the individual candidates’ qualifications and location

 

  • The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

 

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About The LiRo Group

The LiRo Group is a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, and construction management firm that provides a range of services to public and private sector clients. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Syosset, New York. LiRo has completed a variety of projects, including transportation infrastructure, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and government buildings. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including recognition for its commitment to sustainability and diversity. LiRo is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and has a strong focus on technology and collaboration.
Learn more about The LiRo Group
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$500 million

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