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AECOM is seeking a Resident Engineer to be based in Sacramento, CA. 

• Manage contractors and coordinate with outside agencies, design professionals and other project participants in the successful execution of the construction, schedule, cost, contract administration and quality aspects of highway/bridge construction projects.
• Provide supervision/direction/training of staff with Inspection, documentation, and safety awareness.
• Coordinate with contractor, client, and staff daily to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the plans & specifications.
• Interpret, organize, execute, manage and coordinate assignments on projects.
• Identify/communicate resources needed to address successful execution of projects.
• Monitor construction project activities and maintain proper documentation of the work.
• Provide advice/consultation to client on construction matters, including compliance with federal/state laws and regulations.
• Manage several projects at one time and be highly organized.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure materials meet specification and contract requirements.
• Prepare and process change orders.
• Review and check inspectors pay quantities.
• Attend progress meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Review and recommend approval/denial on contractors' submittals.
• Investigate and recommend design changes to the plans.
• Oversee and develop staff.
• Be active with local engineering groups.
• Assist in development of new business, marketing to potential and existing clients

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• BA/BS + 8 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 12+ years of experience with construction of highways/roads/bridges.
• Registration as a California Professional Engineer.
• Able to effectively communicate and negotiate with contractors and clients.
• Working knowledge of State/Federal Highway and Bridge Construction specifications & construction contract administration procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 5+ years of experience with Caltrans highway/bridge construction and maintenance projects.
• Experience with Caltrans construction procedures/document.
• Extensive knowledge of highway/bridge design, construction and material.
• Experience with Primavera scheduling, and dispute/claim resolution.
• Thorough knowledge of Caltrans specifications & construction contract administration procedures

Relocation is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.