HDR

Resident Engineer

HDR$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology.
  • Demonstrated experience on multidisciplinary construction projects.
  • Understanding of contracts and familiarity with construction codes and laws.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
  • Commitment to a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to identify conflicts.
  • Maintain daily records of contractor activities, labor, and materials used.
  • Review construction materials for compliance with the contract.
  • Track quantities and develop payment estimates for project acceptance.
  • Attend and/or lead construction progress meetings to ensure coordination.
  • Observe installation and testing of equipment and systems to ensure quality.
  • Identify nonconforming work and manage punchlists until corrections are made.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects.
  • Collaborative employee-owned culture promotes active participation.
  • Supervisory role over junior staff provides leadership experience.
  • Exposure to varied projects including Department of Transportation initiatives.
  • Potential to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills through project challenges.
Full Job Description
In the role of Resident Engineer, we'll count on you to:

  • 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
  • Work under general supervision of a more-senior Resident Project Representative or Design Project Manager
  • Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants


Preferred Qualifications

  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Previous construction experience with a consulting firm
  • Experience with Department of Transportation projects
  • Ability to interpret construction schedules
  • Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer


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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
  • Demonstrated construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
  • Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction
  • Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents
  • Must be able to work in a team environment
  • Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  • Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1917

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