Resident Engineer

Resident Engineer

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101 – (While this position is based in the main building, it is a field role. Therefore, the work location will vary depending on the specific construction project assigned to the final candidate.) Only candidates who are permanent in the Construction Project Manager title, reachable on the Open Competitive Exam #3042 or Exam #5058 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. The Department of Design & Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Construction Management Unit's Bronx/North Queens team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision and performance of the work on assigned contracts. This includes but is not limited to reviewing and coordinating daily work schedules with the contractors; meeting regularly to identify and resolve project related issues; reviewing and evaluating contractors' proposed progress schedule; monitoring contractors' conformance; and recommending corrective action should a deviation occur. The Resident Engineer will be also responsible for supervising and/or performing construction inspection operations and taking necessary action to secure compliance with contract requirements and/or preventing or immediately correcting hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; maintaining an accurate and detailed daily log of all projects related activities; initiating the preparation of field memoranda, letters, and accident reports; replying to community inquiries and complaints; and preparing comprehensive reports as required. Lastly, the candidate will serve as the Agency's on-site representative by meeting and coordinating with representatives from both the public and private sector to minimize disruption and construction impact on the community; supervising the work of Inspectors and Junior Engineers; and developing and training employees. Applicants must be ACI Concrete Field -Testing and OSHA 10-hour Certified or take the first available DDC - offered training session. Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: