Resident Engineer

## Job Description **Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!** Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. **Step into Your New Role** Kleinfelder Construction Services is seeking experienced **Resident Engineers** to join our growing CM team for current and future transportation and/or public works projects in San Diego! **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage and administer the construction of transportation and/or public works projects. - Provide Resident Engineering services for roadway resurfacing, paving, and asphalt concrete overlay projects, including oversight of grading, paving operations, compaction, quality control, and acceptance testing in accordance with project specifications. - Provide daily management of Assistant Resident Engineers, inspection personnel, and other quality assurance staff. - Assign field personnel to specific project tasks and oversee their effectiveness. - Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required. - Lead weekly progress meetings with contractors, owners, agencies, and other stakeholders as needed. - Monitor and track contractor progress. - Coordinate utility relocations with the appropriate agencies. - Serve as the primary field contact between project contractors and the client's Construction Manager. - Provide input for the redesign of facilities to accommodate existing field conditions. - Perform analytical calculations, including basic earthwork, grading, profiles, and special staking procedures. - Maintain accurate and timely project records. - Review and approve quantity calculations for progress pay estimates. - Review, approve, and issue contract change orders and associated cost backups. - Review contractor's CPM schedule, RFIs, and submittals such as traffic control plans, mix designs, and SWPPP. - Review and approve the contractor's monthly progress payments. - Review inspectors' daily and weekly diaries. - Read and interpret plans and specifications. - Ensure the contractor's compliance with contract documents. - Lead the project closeout process. **Required Skills and Abilities:** - Foster and maintain a collaborative work environment. - Work independently, make effective decisions on construction work in progress, and resolve field issues. - Coordinate effectively with various agencies and departments. - Possess knowledge of civil components such as earthwork, grading, drainage, AC and PCC pavement, traffic control, SWPPP measures, signing and striping, and utility coordination. - Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications. - Working knowledge of Caltrans construction policies, procedures, documentation requirements, and coordination processes, including familiarity with Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications. - Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills. - Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. - Maintain a professional approach to developing strong client relations. **Qualifications:** - Demonstrated experience serving as a Resident Engineer on roadway resurfacing, paving, and asphalt concrete overlay projects for public agencies, with preference given to Caltrans and/or County of San Diego projects. - BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. - California Professional Engineer's license preferred. - A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience desired; 7+ years will be c…