
Resident Engineer
- New York City, NY
- $28.00-35.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Visit multiple sites daily, sometimes up to 10, based on workflow for the reconstruction of city sidewalks and tree health.
- Manage small and large contractors on the streets and in the parks.
- Communicate effectively with the client and maintain excellent written and verbal skills.
- Review contract line items and ensure compliance.
- Perform oversight services including saw cutting, excavation, planting, concrete restoration, and back checks to guarantee punch list items.
- Receive daily instructions via email from the Project Manager.
- Meet the Superintendent at the job site by 7 AM.
- Observe contractors on-site and coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure adequate manpower.
- Ensure safety on-site, including making sure contractors wear PPE.
- Record and track measurements for pay items based on the amount of work completed, such as trees planted and excavation.
- Ensure all activities are performed at ground level, with no climbing or work on active roadways.
- Associates degree in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or related plant science field; or construction project management and/or civil engineering with 2 years of related work experience.
- Bachelor's degree with 1 year of related experience.
- Master's degree with 6 months of related experience.
- 1+ years of related work experience.
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Performing daily field reporting and construction oversight tasks.
- Knowledge of civil engineering and construction oversight
- MUST HAVE PERSONAL VEHICLE
- Knowledge of plant species.
- Experience working for a landscaper for several years or summers.
- Ability to drive to work sites.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people