Assistant Resident Engineer - Bridges

Overview

Ramos CS is a California-based Corporation, independently owned and operated. Ramos CS has developed into one of the fastest growing engineering and construction management companies in California. We focus primarily on reaching a niche market that requires focused expertise to manage risk and achieve quality for the most challenging public works projects. The firm provides quality infrastructure consulting services with a particular emphasis on public-related projects that serve the needs of our communities including transportation, local rail transit, rapid transit, heavy rail, transit systems, transportation, ports, airports, and municipal sectors. Specializing in the core services of engineering and construction management, the Ramos CS philosophy stems from the idea that planning, design, and construction are inseparable and applying a thorough understanding of each is critical to the success of any project.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of Client's employees, Contractor's employees, site visitors, as well as traveling public by observing contractor's operations and traffic conditions, making recommendations, and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Review contractor operations for compliance with Cal-OSHA regulations.
• Function as the primary project interface with the client, designer, contractor, operation staff, and ongoing construction contracts as well as outside agencies / stakeholders.
• Complete a project daily report of pertinent activities with photographs and discussions held regarding the progress of the contractor's work and interaction with the Senior Construction Manager.
• Monitor the construction contractor's operations for process conformance with the approved construction documents including but not limited to the project contract, specifications, quality control plan, safety plans, schedule, request for information (RFIs), change orders, pay requests, record drawings, and contract closeout.
• Effectively lead project meetings with engineers, contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Conduct site meetings, coordinate, and oversee field activities for testing and inspection reviews.
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost control, schedule control, change management, risk management, and performance.
• Conduct constructability reviews and reports of project designs prior to construction.
• Work to build a cooperative partnership between the client, contractor, and all stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of project issues and the overall success of the project.
• Demonstrate effective risk management and mitigation practices through proper risk identification, assessment, tracking, and communication.
• Establish project forecasts, schedule, financial reports and prepare invoices. Ensure that senior management is apprised of all deviations from the project baseline data (i.e., original scope, schedule, budget, etc.).
• Review, change, and approve street profile alignments to comply with DOT, and ADA requirements.
• Review and approve Project Baseline Schedule.
• Prepare contract change orders for making alterations, deviations, additions to or deletions from the plans and specifications to ensure proper completion or construction of the contract.
• Assist the Client in the resolution and response to contractor disputes in a timely manner as provided by the contract.
• Elevate to the Senior Construction Manager all disputes not resolved by the Resident Engineer and the Client's Contract Administrator, if appropriate.
• Formulate, research, and develop solutions for field conditions that necessitate a contract change order. This may include doing any necessary engineering re-design work.
• Identify the need for and prepare contract-related documents for submission to the contractor.
• Chair monthly purge meetings, community board meetings, quality assurance and audit meetings.
• Assist the Community Liaison in addressing and resolving complaints from the stakeholders.
• Conduct substantial completion and final inspections.
• Play a role in client relationship development, project-specific positioning activities, proposal preparation, oral presentation, and contract negotiation consistent with established business development processes.

Qualifications

Requirements

Benefits

Ramos CS provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings, paid sick leave; paid vacation time.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only hire individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry level positions. Ramos CS participates in E-Verify. Know your rights : Right to Work.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Ramos CS does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing or employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Ramos CS.

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