Arcadis

Senior Resident Engineer

Arcadis$200K — $220K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be accepted.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New York required.
  • Minimum of 10 years in a Resident Engineer or similar role focusing on large capital improvement projects.
  • Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects and teams in high-pressure environments.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead construction management and engineering activities for complex municipal projects.
  • Act as the principal contact for contractors, clients, and regulatory bodies during project execution.
  • Evaluate project plans and modifications to ensure adherence to requirements and feasibility.
  • Guide and supervise field staff in inspections and project documentation.
  • Maintain daily logs and documentation in alignment with client expectations.
  • Manage construction contracts including change orders and payment applications.
  • Monitor contractor compliance regarding performance, safety, and quality throughout project execution.
  • Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and environmental standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401K plan for retirement savings.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Reward and recognition programs for employees.
  • Optional benefits like wellbeing support, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Generous leave policy including nine paid holidays and 15 accrued PTO days annually.
Full Job Description
Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to join our Construction Management team supporting municipal infrastructure, water, wastewater, and capital improvement projects throughout the New York City and Lower Hudson Valley region. This role is responsible for leading on-site construction oversight, managing field staff, coordinating with contractors and design teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

Role accountabilities:

  • Lead day-to-day construction management and resident engineering activities for complex water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between contractors, clients, regulatory agencies, and design teams throughout project execution.
  • Review construction plans, specifications, RFIs, shop drawings, and proposed design changes to ensure constructability and compliance with project requirements.
  • Manage and mentor construction management field staff, providing oversight of inspections, project documentation, reporting, and contract administration activities.
  • Oversee daily inspection reporting, recordkeeping, correspondence, and preparation of project deliverables in accordance with client requirements.
  • Administer construction contracts, including review and negotiation of change orders, contractor payment applications, and field directives.
  • Monitor contractor performance, safety compliance, quality, schedule adherence, and overall project execution, proactively addressing issues to maintain project objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, permits, environmental requirements, and agency standards while fostering a strong safety culture across project teams.


Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New York
  • 10 years of experience serving as a Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, or in a similar construction management leadership role on large capital improvement projects

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven experience successfully managing multiple projects, field teams, and stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment
  • Leadership, communication, and relationship-management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across project teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, client service, and delivering successful project outcomes


Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $220,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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