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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Assistant Resident Engineer for immediate employment in Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, or Spokane, Washington.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate all aspects of the Project construction phase as the “Owner’s Representative” or “Construction Manager,” including overseeing the construction contract and coordinating with Agency construction, engineering and project management staff, and Consultant design engineering staff. Particular tasks include:

• Serving as the Agency’s representative for overseeing the construction contract and communicating with the construction contractor.

• Day-to-day communication with Agency construction staff including the CED Supervising Engineer, Construction Inspector(s), and Construction Technician.

• Coordination with PBOT Survey on contractor-initiated construction staking requests.

• Monthly phone/online check-ins with Agency CED Supervising Engineer.

• Communication and coordination with PBOT engineering staff and other City Bureau staff, examples include Bridges and Structures, Traffic Design, Signals and Street Lighting, the Bureau of Environmental Services, Water Bureau, and Parks & Recreation.

• Communication and coordination with public/private utilities pertaining to remaining utility conflicts and relocation actions.

• Coordination with the Consultant design engineer on any design changes needed during construction.

• Notifying the Project Manager of any complaints or concerns from the general public related to construction issues.

• Notifying Contractor and Agency construction staff of any safety concerns and coordinating resolution.

• Monthly tracking of the construction contract budget and overall Project schedule with the Agency CED Supervising Engineer, Construction Technician, and Project Manager.

• Discussion and resolution of construction issues with the construction contractor and Agency construction staff.

• Being present at the construction site a minimum of two times per week during construction hours.

• Be available to meet onsite during construction hours.

• Most other work can take place offsite, including at a commercial office or home office with internet service sufficient for audio/video online meetings.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in construction management

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office

• Field experience

• Experience with Primavera and/or Microsoft Project

• Document control systems

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.