Resident Engineer
NYC Parks & Recreation (New York City, New York)

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Agency Description:
Be a part of making a greener, greater NYC! New York City is entering an unprecedented period of growth and development as part of Mayor Bloomberg’s PLANYC2030-the most sweeping plan to enhance New York’s urban environment in the city’s modern history. Parks & Recreation is the steward of nearly 29,000 acres of land—14 percent of New York City—from Yankee Stadium to Central Park to community Gardens and Greenstreets. We are New York City’s principal provider of athletic fields. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports and cultural festivals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information go www.nyc.gov/parks.

Position Description:
The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation seeks a Resident Engineer to, under supervision of our Technical Services division; perform civil engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility on capital projects. Monitor and coordinate contractors performing construction work. Ensure that contractors adhere to plans and specifications. Identify and resolve field condition issues. Correspond with contractors and clarify construction issues. Review and approve contractor’s payment requisitions, change orders and overruns. Write daily and weekly construction project reports and keep calculation book. Prepare cost projections. Schedule and run meetings. Maintain accurate records and write reports. Work with Capital Projects division regarding change orders, interpretation of documents, shop drawing approvals and other architectural and engineering related issues. Review, research and advise project managers regarding contractors’ dispute claims, non-performance and budget issues.

Qualifications:
1. A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college and either one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work or a Master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college; or
2. A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology from an accredited college and a Master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. At least two years experience in construction inspection or construction management work on capital projects.
2. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
3. Knowledge of, AutoCAD, PhotoShop, PowerPoint and 3D Rendering.
4. Driver license valid in New York State.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply:
Send resume with cover letter by 5/23/08 to:
Resident Engineer/JVN 11799
Grow at Parks-Recruitment
Parks & Recreation
24 W 61st St, 2nd fl
New York, NY 10023