Resident Engineer

John Turner Consulting, Inc. (JTC) is looking for Senior Resident Engineers to join our Construction Engineering and Inspection team with current opportunities in Rhode Island as we expand our CEI presence in the region. Our primary focus is on RIDOT projects.

Successful candidates will possess an outstanding attention to detail, ability read and understand construction documents, accurately document and report collected field data, and possess the ability to communicate effectively in the field and with client and contractor representatives.

In this role the successful candidate will be responsible for overall field management, administration, and coordination on mid to large size construction projects of a diverse and complex nature. The Resident Engineer will monitor activities of assigned staff for conformance with contractual requirements, provide technical leadership for complex or unique assignments, reviews drawings, specifications, and installation procedures for conformity to plans and specification, lead or attend Represents projects at meetings and conferences, and work with all parties on change orders.

Basic Duties

• Represent the clients interests during a project by monitoring construction activities, maintaining positive public relations, and keep accurate and complete project records.
• Monitor and inspect construction activities for conformance to plans and specifications
• Complete daily reports, pay item tracking, pay requisite review, Davis Beacon Act interviews and payroll review, record drawings, ect
• Coordinate with owner and contractor representatives for daily activities, identifying production and placement issues, and agreeing to quantities of materials installed
• Coordinate and oversee material sampling and testing
• Perform data collection and verification
• Other similar tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of construction inspection and resident engineering experience
• PE preferred, but not required with appropriate experience
• Knowledge of RIDOT specifications, previous RIDOT project experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain some or all of the following certifications: NETTCP Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Inspector, ACI & NETTCP Field Testing Concrete Inspector, NETTCP Hot Mix Asphalt Plant Technician, NETTCP Soils and Aggregate Lab Technician or NETTCP Soils and Aggregate Inspector, NETTCP Concrete Technician (or MCTCB Concrete Plant Technician.)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to JTC Inc. employee handbook and related policies and procedures
• Proven track record of workplace safety and ability to abide by company health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies