Resident Engineer

Mark Thomas is hiring a Resident Engineer! The Construction Management (CM) Resident Engineer (RE) uses their engineering judgment and experience to evaluate project construction in compliance with the plans, specifications, standard plans, and standard specifications. The RE is an authorized representative of the CM Manager and/or the client representative and will exercise authority to the level assigned on a project by project basis. The Resident Engineer has full authority in matters of safety related to imminent hazard or danger.

Full-time

$130,000.00 - $205,000.00

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day construction management/construction inspection operations on-site, including oversight of construction contractor operations and oversight of subcontractors
• Manages and mentors staff
• Verifies that quality standards and project deadlines are met
• Performs construction contract administration tasks, including pay requisitions, change orders, and correspondence from pre-construction through closeout
• Chairs site meetings with the contractor, and other stakeholders
• Engages in direct coordination with the client’s Project Representatives
• Provides regular status reports to Construction Services Department Manager
• Participates in training activities and actively seeks opportunities to contribute to the achievement of Mark Thomas strategic goals

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• A minimum of 8-10+ years of CM experience preferably working on Caltrans, LACTMA, or other agency highway and bridge projects
• Holds a valid PE license in the State of California
• Holds a valid CA driver's license
• Demonstrated understanding of both internal and external project financials and metrics
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work & collaborate in a team environment
• Willingness to travel

Benefits and Compensation

Mark Thomas offers a fantastic benefits and compensation package to include:

• Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
• Budgeted time for training and career development
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments

*The offered base rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The successful candidate selected for hire will need to submit to a background check due to client relationship responsibilities and interactions required for this position following the extension of a conditional offer.

Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.