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Our client, Custom Group, is looking for a Resident Engineer.

General Description:  

- Custom Group (Custom), is a local company in Puerto Rico that has been in the construction industry for 40 years as General Contractors, Program & Construction Managers, and Real Estate Developers.

- Custom, has carefully maintained a reputation for providing only the highest quality services to its customers.

- Our mission is to provide efficient solutions to our customers challenges, always being driven by our core values which include strength, quality, performance, passion, innovation, and
commitment.

- Custom has specialized, in providing program, project and construction management services for the private and public sectors in Puerto Rico, including projects with FEMA (428, PA), CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT and other local and federally funded sources. 

- Customs unique organizational structure allows our clients to receive value-added service through specialized tools, cross-departmental resources and a broad shared-knowledge database that guarantees the successful delivery of all projects.

Are you ready to join their team of professionals in a full-service engineering firm, leaders of the industry? Create a better future for yourself. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

 The Resident Engineer / Architect will be in charge of on-site field inspections and project management work activities. He/she will review construction works, and compile composite
reports as required by management or other government agencies. Inspect construction methods and materials for contract compliance. Review plans and supporting data for
engineering projects submitted by consulting engineers and/or private developers. Administer construction contracts including evaluating work/change orders, contract compliance, and
reviewing final certificates, maintenance and operation manuals submitted by contactor and other if necessary.

This task involves monitoring project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures, organizing and participating in meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines are met in a timely
manner for the assigned construction projects.

Reports to: Project Director, PE

Key Responsibilities:

• Be present at the Project site at any time the General Contractor or his subcontractors are performing work on a scheduled basis. This will include work performed on
  weekends.
• Supervise construction inspection activities for all disciplines.
• Lead and assign tasks to the construction team including the Engineers/Architects in Training (Resident Engineer/Architect Assistant), field superintendents, quality assurance, safety personnel, supervisors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers and others.
• Inspect and assess construction activities for compliance with applicable laws and building code requirements, practicing under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, as required.
• Maintain an archive of the Projects correspondence, drawings, samples and other documentation in an accessible and organized matter, in both electronic and physical format.
• Conduct and document pre-construction and progress meetings.
• Attend Weekly pre-construction meetings and weekly construction inspection meetings.
• Prepare Daily site Inspection Reports.
• Track construction progress and proactively recommend solutions to avoid project delays.
• Track and monitor all submittals related to construction (Directly review with Value Engineering documents to verify and approve contractor invoice-related submittals).
• Produce detailed daily and monthly reports covering work in progress, observations, safety, equipment and men on site, deficiencies notices, non-compliance work, tests performed, weather and other relevant issues.
• Lead weekly project meeting and record comprehensive minutes.
• Process and keep track of submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) and all project correspondence.
• Review contractors proposed change orders to evaluate merit and recommend approval or rejection with reasonable documentation.
• Review progress payments requests to determine accurate progress claims and document recommendation for payment.
• Coordinate communications to mitigate events that can impact project timeline.
• Act as the Company eyes during each site visit.
• Conduct inspection services at all phases of the Construction Project, producing the corresponding punch list of deficiencies to track and enforce the General Contractors
  quality of work, and verify adherence to Subrecipient Agreement, construction documents, the contract, technical specifications, construction drawings, and all other required documentation.
• Coordinate and attend inspections with the applicable governmental agency(ies), as
  necessary, to obtain partial and final endorsements.
• Notify the Project Director and Subrecipient of actual or proposed deviations to specifications and drawings so changes can be evaluated by the project Designer.
• Create final punch lists for project completion.
• Immediately notify the designated Key staff or authorized representative if any safety violations are observed.
• Monitor fall protection devices and best safety practices.
• Perform surveying and inspect contractors and subcontractors work.
• Assist in the project Closeout process.
  

- Other duties as required but not listed in this Scope of Service that will serve for inspection of contractor construction activities, and as determined by the Project Manager.

Required Competencies and Qualifications (technical, academic, experience, values, behaviors):

• Academic - bachelors degree or higher education in Engineering or Architecture;
• Experience - at least two (2) years of experience as a Resident Engineer/Architect performing services similar to those required in this description; over five (5) years of experience in Engineering and/or Inspection Services; Must have at least three (3) years of experience with knowledge and demonstrated advancement in sustainable building design and/or construction
•  Fully bi-lingual -  English / Spanish (both written & verbal);
• Technical Skills -  Highly proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and other PM software; understanding of construction drawings and specifications; technical writing skills;
• General Management - leadership, sound judgement, team player, follow communication protocols, excellent communication skills, multi-tasking (work on multiple projects simultaneously);
• Project Management Skills - Knowledge of all laws and regulations related to the Handicap Accessibility Requirements; systematic thinking; good analytical skills; process oriented; capable of managing & shuffling priorities based on the needs of Customs executives; able to facilitate decisions & prioritize demand; capable of managing and addressing simultaneously multiple issues & risks while being able to recognize when escalation is needed;
• Personal Attitude - highly motivated; good organizational skills; ability to follow directions; willingness to learn; result driven; able to work effectively and manage relations with senior executives from diverse departmental groups; able to work under time pressure; detail oriented.

Desired Competencies and Qualifications (experiences, training, etc., is a plus but not required)

Skills: 

• Performance Management
• Project Management
• Foster Teamwork
• Supervision
• Quality Management
• Tracking Budget Expenses
• Results Driven
• Delegation
• Time Management
• Proactive
• Staffing

Other:

• The items above are for the purpose of providing you with a general description of the nature of the duties and functions. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position. You may be assigned additional tasks not described related to the position in compliance with the demand of the operation and it does not diminish in any manner the obligations to the personnels existing responsibilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Housing Construction: 5 years (Preferred)
• Federal Funding (FEMA's 406, FEMA's 428 and/or CDBG): 3 years (Preferred)
• Resident Engineer: 2 years (Required)
  Construction: 5 years (Preferred)
  

Language:

• English and Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Valid PE License or Architect License in Puerto Rico (Preferred)

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