Assistant Resident Engineer, Urban Tunneling

Position Summary The Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) serves as the Owner's Representative supporting the delivery of complex underground tunneling, wastewater, utility, and heavy civil infrastructure projects through all construction, commissioning, and closeout phases. The role provides construction management oversight, coordinates with owners, contractors, designers, utility agencies, and project stakeholders, and ensures projects are executed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements. In addition to construction management, the ARE supports project controls, contract administration, cost and schedule management, change management, claims avoidance, quality assurance, risk management, safety oversight, public outreach coordination, documentation management, and project reporting. Strong communication, leadership, collaboration, and technical expertise are essential to deliver complex infrastructure projects in active urban environments. Organizational Responsibilities Serve as the Owner's Representative throughout construction, commissioning, and project closeout, ensuring delivery is safe, contract-compliant, on schedule, and within budget. Coordinate with owners, contractors, consultants, designers, utility agencies, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to facilitate project delivery. Monitor contractor performance for compliance with contract requirements, specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. Support construction administration activities, including review and coordination of RFIs, submittals, payment applications, contract modifications, change orders, startup and commissioning, project closeout, and contract compliance. Monitor and analyze project costs, CPM schedules, baseline schedules, recovery schedules, forecasting, cash flow, project performance, and time impact analyses (TIA), identifying risks and recommending corrective actions. Support project controls functions: cost control, scheduling, forecasting, progress tracking, document controls, performance reporting, and preparation of reports, dashboards, presentations, and other client deliverables. Evaluate project changes and support change management, contract administration, claims avoidance, dispute resolution, trend management, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle. Support contractor safety oversight by reviewing Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), monitoring safety compliance, and promoting safe construction practices. Coordinate public outreach activities with agencies, utility owners, businesses, and community stakeholders to support construction communications and minimize project impacts. Lead and participate in project meetings, prepare minutes, track action items, and maintain records, correspondence, reports, and other technical documentation. Collaborate with project managers, resident engineers, inspectors, project controls staff, contractors, consultants, and client representatives to ensure successful project delivery. Support organizational knowledge sharing, continuous improvement initiatives, and perform other duties as assigned. Demonstrate predictable and reliable attendance. Position Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university. Minimum 10 years of experience providing Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer services on urban underground tunneling, public works, utility, wastewater, sewer, pipeline, or other heavy civil infrastructure projects. Experience within the last 15 years supporting at least one completed urban underground tunneling construction project valued at $75 million or greater, involving mixed soil conditions and a minimum 10‑foot inside diameter (ID) tunnel. Experience within the last 15 years supporting at least one completed public works or utility construction project valued at $50 million or greater. Minimum five (5) years of experience using construction management software systems. Demonstrated experience with construction administration, contract administration, project controls, cost management, CPM scheduling, change management, risk management, quality assurance, and claims avoidance. Strong understanding of construction means and methods, contract documents, project controls, scheduling principles, and construction management best practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively collaborate with owners, contractors, consultants, utility agencies, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Active registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California. Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification. Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field may be considered. Experience supporting tunnel boring machine (TBM) operations, shafts, deep excavations, utility conflicts, and construction within active urban environments. Experience performing CPM schedule analysis, baseline schedule reviews, recovery scheduling, forecasting, and time impact analyses (TIA). Experience supporting public outreach, stakeholder engagement, business outreach, and construction impact mitigation. Experience supporting claims avoidance, trend management, and dispute resolution. Additional Requirements Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen. Cognitive: Problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form. Benefits and Compensation The salary range for this position is $149,833 - $212,719. The final salary within this range is determined by the company based on relevant experience and geographic location. Salary is supplemented with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans. VEVRAA federal contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr PMA Consultants