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Job Description:

Parsons is hiring an Assistant Resident Engineer/Construction Engineer, having relevant experience as a Resident Project Representative from the Owner on the wastewater treatment plant, lift station, and wastewater pipeline projects, to join our water/wastewater group in Pasadena, CA, and work at construction sites in the city of Fountain Valley, city of Huntington Beach, and Orange County, CA. The Assistant Resident Engineer is anticipated to be thoroughly familiar with the technical aspects of all wastewater facilities to be constructed.

The Assistant Resident Engineer, supporting a lead Resident Engineer, monitors the progress and quality of the construction work performed by contractors and determines, in general, if the work is proceeding with contractual requirements.

The Assistant Resident Engineer confers with contractors regarding compliance with plans and specifications, contract terms and conditions, and quality of work from initial project commencement through startup and construction closeout. Willingness to relocate or commute to construction site locations is expected. We need our construction managers to be versatile, hands-on, proactive, energetic, and client/owner centric, as well as have exceptional communication, analytical and management skills.

Job Location: Construction sites in Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, and Orange County, CA

Work schedule: Full-time at project construction sites in Orange County, CA.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform a variety of work functions supporting the design and construction of wastewater treatment, pumping, and conveyance facilities.
• Review construction documents including plans and specifications; interpret plans and specifications for construction work performed by contractors; ensure contractual compliance with plans, specifications, codes and safety requirements; verify that materials being incorporated into project are per specification and with approved construction practices; coordinate equipment isolations, equipment and process tie-ins.
• Prepare progress payments to the contractor; review submittals for material and equipment conformance to design specifications and plans.
• Perform analysis of change orders; negotiate fair and reasonable costs for change orders; prepare change order reports and documents for consideration by the owner.
• Provide technical assistance and support to the lead resident engineer, engineers, and project managers
• Prepare a variety of administrative, technical, and budget reports, memos, letters, and correspondence.
• Maintain comprehensive contractual records and periodically monitor progress of all goods and service agreements, from inception through completion, to enforce milestones, deliverables, and post-contract warranties.

• Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with monitoring on-site field construction activities associated with the completion of large wastewater works projects.
• 4-year degree in engineering or construction-related field, or equivalent construction-related work experience, as well as 5 to 8 years of experience in field construction is required. Experience in the construction of large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic locations is preferred. Procession of comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction-related processes, as well as industry practices.
• Knowledge of: Primavera Contract Manager, modern and complex principles and practices of civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental, structural, or control systems engineering; principles and practices of project management and administration; methods, materials, and techniques used in the design and construction of wastewater projects; methods and techniques of engineering plan review and analysis; methods and techniques of contract negotiations and administration; principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation; principles and practices of field surveying; principles of drafting and technical design; basic principles and practices of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical design; principles and practices of instrumentation design; mathematical principles; methods, techniques, and equipment of drafting; pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations; methods and techniques of computer aided drafting and other technical and engineering-specific software and database management tools; modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment including word processing and spreadsheet software applications; construction management best practices.
• Ability to: use drafting, design, and related drawing applications; prepare as-builts, technical charts, and loop diagrams; compile data, maintain records and files, and participate in the preparation of clear and concise reports; read and interpret maps, plans, sketches, schematics, diagrams, and blueprints; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Basic knowledge of Primavera and Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Ability to read and interpret contractor’s baseline CPM schedules.
• Ability to monitor job progress and review contractor’s schedule updates.
• Ability to process Contractor’s shop drawings.
• Ability to process Contractor’s request for clarifications.
• Ability to respond quickly to contractor’s RFI’s, submittals and other field issues.
• Good knowledge of estimating.
• Ability to organize and maintain construction records and utilize electronic document control system.
• Experience with processing Contractor’s progress payments.
• OSHA advanced safety training certification.
• Ability to be stationed in a field office setting at or near a project site based on project requirements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good team player.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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