Resident Engineer
Talascend is currently seeking a Rail Construction Resident Engineer for a direct hire opportunity in the San Francisco, CA area.
Overview
The Resident Engineer will be a Project Manager responsible for overseeing construction managers, inspectors, contractors and activities related to planning, inspection, and design reviews of construction and maintenance projects and managing his or her own tasks.
Responsibilities
- Be able to self-manage
- Perform FRA mandated inspections
- Host and record weekly planning/construction review meetings
- Manage other inspectors and supporting staff
- Create Special Inspection Schedules and provide assistance in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction
- Discuss and coordinate engineering design or construction project activities with design engineering staff and other affected engineering personnel
- Maintain awareness of progress on assigned engineering design or construction projects to ensure compliance with project schedule and budget
- Development and Preparation of Long-Range Plans for State of Good Repair (SGR) Improvements
- Provide constructability reviews and developing/analyzing construction phasing from the railroads’ perspective
- Be able to communicate effectively with contractors and railroad managers
- Ability to read and understand construction and phasing plans
- Development of capital and maintenance work projects to reduce and control the risks associated with railway operations
- Prioritize site interventions as a result of determinations from site inspection, monitoring, and risk assessments
- Verify quantities of materials received or used
- Verify distances to ensure accuracy of dimensions of installations and layouts
- Prepare daily, monthly, and final completion reports as needed
- Proficient in railroad inspection maintenance and rehabilitation
- Capable of balancing multiple responsibilities and concurrent activities and initiatives
- Other duties as assigned or required to meet the business needs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, related field or 10 years equivalent field experience
- 5 years of experience or better managing railroad and track projects for commuter, passenger, or class 1 railroad
Requirements
- Expert in the field, understanding customer needs and the goals for projects to enhance service/safety, as well as staying current on the latest technologies which, combined with lessons learned, allows personnel to leverage and develop practical solutions for their rail network
- Applying logical thought processes and organizing resources in order to solve issues and meet commitments
- Making decisions and seizing opportunities in the context of business objectives
- Satisfying internal and external customer expectations and developing customer partnerships
- Proficiency with electronic communications including e-mail and text as well as standard office applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)
- Ability to assess jobsite risks and hazards and enforce contractor compliance with the mitigation plans
- Ability to review and understand project specific design plans
- Familiarity with Construction Project Schedules
Preferred Requirements
- Civil construction experience
- P.E. is preferred
- Valid driver’s license
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.