Construction Engineer - #2712.29C

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

Candidates must have bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, at least ten years of water/wastewater project experience, and a New York PE license. Experience with the New York Department of Environment and/or the Department of Design and Construction is preferred. Trench and safety training and OSHA 30 Hour training is a plus. Individuals must have strong communication skills, be self-motivated and able to work well with others. A valid driver’s license is required. 

• Provide and manage day-to-day construction oversight/Resident Engineering efforts on complex water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities.
• Manage CM inspection staff and the delivery of daily inspection reports in accordance with clients’ requirements
• Review construction work progress daily. Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, codes, and permits
• Manage office staff responsible for record keeping, general correspondence, compiling and drafting of required reports and deliverables
• Manage the Contractor payment process and recommends appropriate adjustments as necessary to manage the Contractor
• Responsible for overall site safety, permit condition compliance and coordination with other stakeholders
• Use effective oral and written communication skills to effectively lead progress, project, safety, scheduling during construction progress meetings with client
• Monitor Contractor performance, schedule, overall responsiveness and effectiveness
• Generate project correspondence, including responses to Contractor correspondence, in a timely manner to avoid delay, to convey Owner’s position, and to protect the Owner’s interests.
• Act as liaison to design staff to respond to Contractors’ RFI's and review of shop drawings
• Collaborate amongst client, contractor(s), design engineers, and third-party stakeholders in addressing priority issues to successfully progress construction projects to completion.
• Collaborate with a local project delivery team and national team of technical experts, including Quality Managers, Project Controls Professionals, Safety Professionals, Technical Leads, and Inspection staff.
• Mentor, supervise and provide direction for less experienced staff.
• Review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability and biddability.
• Perform, as required, construction administration; schedule analyses; change order development, negotiation, and processing; lead and/or assist start-up and commissioning efforts.
• Support the growth of Construction Management services in the New York City metropolitan region thru development of best practices, identification of potential key project pursuits and staffing recruitment.
• Lead development of construction management pursuits and proposals, guiding pursuit team on vision, approach, teaming, staffing, and pricing.
• Maintain a safe work environment

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

• 10+ years of relevant experience in water/wastewater heavy civil projects
• Professional Engineering license in the state of New York is required
• Experience with New York Department of Environment and or Department of Design and Construction (DDC) preferred
• Working experience with Primavera P6 scheduling and Sage cost estimating software
• Working knowledge of Construction PMIS platform (e-Builder or equivalent)
• Working experience with NYC Agencies SOPs for construction projects including NYCDEP SOPs
• Working experience on NYCDEP projects related to pump stations, treatment plants, and other in-plant works
• 10 Hr OSHA Safety and 30 Hr OSHA training is a plus
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through CMAA preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent communication skills

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.

Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.