Resident Engineer

Job Description

Company Overview
Works-in-Progress Associates (WPA) specializes in Construction and Program Management services, directly supporting Governmental and Institutional agencies on a diverse range of projects. Our longstanding relationships with industry leaders enable us to deliver high-quality projects across educational, transportation, and medical sectors.

Summary

Works-in-Progress Associates (WPA) is currently seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to join our team! The Resident Engineer will act as the primary on-site representative managing construction projects, ensuring contractor compliance with safety, quality, budget, and schedule requirements. Key duties involve overseeing field operations, reviewing submittals and change orders, coordinating with stakeholders, and enforcing MTA standards. They are the "hub" for project documentation, safety enforcement, and technical issue resolution, often supervising inspectors and staff.

Project

The project is designed to bring ADA accessibility and station renewal to three NYC subway stations: Gates Av (Brooklyn), Parsons Blvd, and Briarwood (Queens). The design-build project includes installing new elevators, rebuilding stairs, and upgrading station components with a duration of three years.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of civil/structural construction management experience, specifically in heavy civil, transit, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with New York agencies specification and standards including MTA, NYCT, NYCDDC, NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and NYCDEP is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills are required
• A driver's license valid in New York State.
• Demonstrated proficiency with all applicable software packages including but not limited to MS Windows; MS Office (including Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.

Core Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to:

Construction Oversight & Quality Assurance:

• Monitor daily contractor operations to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and codes.
• Inspect construction, witness field testing/commissioning, and verify proper material usage.
• Ensure adherence to approved Quality Plans and safety protocols (OSHA, MTA standards).

Contract Management & Administration:

• Review and approve contractor submittals, RFIs (Requests for Information), and shop drawings.
• Manage change orders, including negotiations, cost analysis, and validity checks.
• Review and process contractor