Resident Engineer at Greenman-Pedersen Inc in Rochester, New York

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GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/D/V



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In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.

Job Description



Are you passionate about the rehabilitation of infrastructure locally? Is career growth and development what you want? Do you like working on a variety of projects? Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so,GPIwants you!


GPI seeks a motivated Resident Engineer/Office Engineer with varying years of experience working on bridges, roads, canals, utilities, and multi-use trail projects to join our team in the Rochester, NY office. Ideally, we are seeking someone with a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work collectively with our team and teaming partners, and the ability to work on concurrent projects.


GPI's success has been built around its number one corporate strategic objective of employee satisfaction. This is evident by the longevity of our employee retention and the family culture which is felt within our organization. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed.



What You'll Be Doing:

• Performing daily inspection of construction activities.


• Communicating with clients, contractors, designers and other project stakeholders.


• Measuring and tracking of pay quantities.


• Completing daily inspection reports, contract change orders, and contractor pay estimates.


• Making determinations on extra work and pricing.


• Chairing biweekly project progress meetings.


• Overseeing materials testing in the field.


• Developing record plans.


• Daily reviewing of Maintenance and Protection of Traffic.


• Recommending approval of completed work.


• Maintaining organized project construction and material records.


• Properly maintaining Force Account documentation.


• Supervising other inspectors doing the above work to meet the needs of the project and client.

• Current NICET Level III or IV certification or equivalent experience.


• 5+ years of experience with construction inspection and daily report writing preferred.


• Experience with NYSDOT standard specifications, standard contract provisions, and MURK documentation.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.


• OSHA 10-hour training.


• Experience with Infotech Appia and DocExpress is a plus.


• Strong communication skills.

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration


• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site


• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language


• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members


• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours


• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)


• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working


• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds