Resident Engineer

Description SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. JOIN CANNON as a RESIDENT ENGINEER in our SAN LUIS OBISPO office. San Luis Obispo is on the beautiful central coast of California, has scenic beaches, is surrounded by the wine country, and offers endless recreational opportunities.

RESIDENT ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY

Serves as the Resident Engineer for CM projects, overseeing all aspects of construction management and contract administration for a variety of public works projects. Independently manages project execution, representing Cannon in interactions with public agencies, consultants, and contractors. Responsibilities include contract planning and execution, schedule review and analysis, change order management, coordination with utility companies, materials and soils testing, special inspections, and field oversight. Conducts inspections, supervises staff inspectors, and ensures coordination between departments. May conduct business development efforts by establishing new contacts, maintaining client relationships, and marketing construction management (CM) projects.

RESIDENT ENGINEER JOB DUTIES

Manages construction of public works projects, including roadways, drainage, pipelines, water-wastewater facilities, municipal and transportation structures, and signalized intersections, and electrical. Analyzes and resolves complex construction and contract issues while maintaining thorough project records and claims documentation. Creates proposals and presentations and may conduct business development efforts. Supervises junior engineers and inspection staff, ensuring quality construction management. Provides constructability analysis and develops construction management plans for complex civil projects. Maintains project scopes and oversees budgets, schedules, and project documentation. Manages and schedules construction engineering, inspections, and observation services. Coordinates subconsultant activities, including materials testing and construction staking. Evaluates drawings and project submittals to ensure conformance with contract documents. Prepares, negotiates, and executes Contract Change Orders. Engages in clear and effective communication with departments, clients, and regulatory agencies. Collaborates with contractors to plan and coordinate work, addressing issues related to work areas, scheduling, sequencing, operations, budgets, payments, labor compliance, and administrative matters. Reviews and implements critical path method (CPM) schedules. Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field. California P.E. license in Civil Engineering required. Minimum 7 years experience in Construction Management (CM) and Civil Engineering. Experience in management of client relationships. Experience coordination with public utility agencies, i.e. PGE, Charter, SoCal Gas, etc. Experience in coordination with government agencies, i.e. Caltrans, RWQCB, Army Corps, Fish and Game, etc. Knowledge and experience in construction safety. Knowledge and experience in earthwork, grading, drainage construction, streets, roads, and transportation structures. (Caltrans experience a plus). Knowledge and experience in water, sewer, storm drain infrastructure construction and in traffic control within the construction zone. Knowledge and experience with the implementation of State and Federal funding provisions, water regulations, and document coordination. Knowledge and experience in Prevailing Wage requirements and compliance. Valid, active, and clear driver’s license as regular daily travel is required. Proficient in the use of MS Word and MS Excel. Proficient in use of Construction Management Documentation Software (such as Procore, EADocs, etc.), a plus. Proficient in CPM Project Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, Suretrak, etc.), a plus.

WE OFFER

Competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, and an active and positive team building, work environment. Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cannon Corp.