Job Description

Resident Engineer

Company: Ramboll

Location: 250 W 34th Street, New York, NY 10119

Company Description

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company dedicated to creating a thriving world for both nature and people. As a foundation-owned company rooted in Denmark, our core strength lies in our people and a clear vision of responsible corporate action. We foster an open, curious, and inclusive culture, embracing diverse perspectives to cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential. With thousands of experts across more than 70 offices in the Americas, Ramboll delivers innovative solutions in Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design, combining local experience with global knowledge to shape the societies of tomorrow. We are committed to fostering sustainable societies where people and nature flourish, promoting flexibility, and ensuring equal employment opportunity for all.

About the Role

Are you an experienced and skilled engineer ready to lead and oversee complex construction projects from inception to completion? Do you thrive in dynamic environments requiring acute problem-solving and critical decision-making? Ramboll invites you to join our Water US, Construction Management Division as a Resident Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in closing the gap to a sustainable future.

Your New Role

As the Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for engaging in construction projects of varying complexity, applying standard construction techniques, procedures, and criteria. This role demands the ability to collaborate effectively, make informed evaluations and interpretations, and exercise independent judgment in selecting and applying engineering/construction techniques to adapt and modify designs as needed. You will be instrumental in ensuring project success through meticulous oversight and strategic management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize comprehensive engineering and/or construction management knowledge to meticulously analyze project engineering concepts.
• Provide expert oversight to construction management personnel, ensuring rigorous quality assurance in procedures, methods, and materials, adhering strictly to contract documents. This includes managing multidisciplinary construction teams comprising contractors, designers, and engineers.
• Leverage technical expertise to ensure all project components consistently meet the stringent engineering requirements outlined in the contract documents.
• Prepare detailed cash flow and budgeting calculations, drawing from critical path schedules and schedules of values. This is crucial for enabling the project owner to accurately budget total project costs and effectively monitor contractor progress and scheduled completion.

Your New Team

You will be an integral part of the Water US, Construction Management Division, specifically focused on supporting the successful delivery of Ramboll’s municipal water construction projects. This team is at the forefront of sustainable change within the water sector.

About You

At Ramboll, we are committed to your personal and professional growth from day one. To thrive in this role, we have identified specific qualifications and key competencies:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) Required in the state of New York.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering and/or construction management.

Key Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions that directly impact the cost and performance of construction work.
• Strong expertise in contract management.
• Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary teams of 5 or more personnel.
• Proficiency in construction schedule review.
• Expertise in construction Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC).

Additional Certifications and Qualifications (Highly Desired):

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM)
• Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)
• NICET certifications

What We Can Offer You:

• Significant investment in your continuous personal and professional development.
• Leadership you can trust, guided by Ramboll’s foundational Leadership Principles.
• An environment where you are valued for your unique contributions and individuality.
• Constant inspiration from diverse colleagues, challenging clients, and impactful projects.
• The stability and long-term vision inherent in a foundation-owned company.

Work at the Heart of Sustainable Change

Join Ramboll and contribute to our mission of creating sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. We pride ourselves on a culture of inclusion, embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences to deliver innovative solutions. We also understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach. Ramboll is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to accessibility for candidates with disabilities. Please contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com for any requested accommodations in the application process.

Salary Transparency:

The U.S. pay range for this position is $115,000 – $185,000 annually. This range reflects the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual pay within this range will vary by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can provide more specific salary range details for the job location during the hiring process.