Construction Manager / Resident Engineer, Louisiana

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager/Resident Engineer for the Amtrak ADA Stations Program (ADASP). The ASASP is responsible for bringing Amtrak stations into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADASP implements design and construction of infrastructure improvements to provide accessibility to Amtrak’s inter-city rail transportation system. This position will be part of a Joint Venture (AECOM & Jacobs) that is providing staff and services to Amtrak.

Construction projects will be at locations throughout the continental U.S.A. The COTR/RE’s work is performed primarily remotely (off-site approximately 80% of working time) with travel required to project locations to review the contractor’s work (on-site approximately 20% of working time).

The COTR/RE works directly with the Contracting Official, Design Manager and Designer of Record, and reports directly to the program’s National Construction Manager.

The COTR/RE’s responsibilities include:

Provides technical and construction oversight of several concurrent construction contracts throughout the contracting life cycle from solicitation through final acceptance of contractor’s work and contract closeout

Monitors the contractor’s performance and provides technical advice to the Contracting Official and contractor within the scope of work for a contract

Encouraging and supporting a culture of safety on all projects

Assuring work is executed in accordance with the contract as well as good engineering and construction practices

Being thoroughly familiar with all pertinent contract documents

Verifying that the contractor’s work is in conformance with applicable contract drawings and specifications

Managing the contractor’s work and coordinating with Design Manager, operations department, safety department, and engineering department personnel so that the interests of client are always considered

Managing the contractor’s work to allow Amtrak, host railroads, third parties and other project stakeholders to continue their on-site operations throughout the project

Judging the quantity, quality, fitness, and acceptability of all parts of the work.

Accepting work based on specified criteria and testing results

Interpreting technical specifications and drawings

Coordinating with the Design Manager and Designer of Record on clarifications to the contract scope of work

Reviewing the contractor’s construction submittals on means and methods and delegating the technical reviews to the Design Manager or Designer of Record

Managing field personnel responsible for inspection of the work in progress

Performing site visits to inspect the work in progress

Monitoring the contractor’s quality for compliance with the contractor’s approved quality control / quality assurance (QA/QC) plan

Monitoring contractor’s work for completion within the approved contract time and price

Implementing claim preventive actions by working with the contractor to proactively resolve issues

Managing the contract closeout process, including making recommendations on the substantial completion of work, developing a punch list of minor remaining work, and making a recommendation on the final acceptance and final completion of the contract work

Managing the contractor’s performance of warranty work during the contract’s warranty period

Keeping thorough records of actions taken that impact the contractor’s ability to deliver or perform.

Maintaining all communications with the contractor

Retaining all project reports and documentation in the Unifier document control system

Hosting weekly contract progress meetings and preparing meeting minutes to be distributed to all attendees

Attending meetings as required which relate to program management, design, procurement, third party coordination, historic preservation, railroad operations, and public outreach

Maintaining contract logs for non-compliance notices (NCNs), change orders, requests for clarification (RFI’s), submittals, and other as needed

Conducting quality assurance audits

Receiving and reviewing progress reports from the contractor

Assisting the Project Scheduler in reviewing the contractor’s proposed schedule of values, baseline schedule, schedule updates, and schedule recovery plans

Assisting the Project Scheduler in assessing contractor’s requests for changes to the contract time (period of performance)

Recommending approval or disapproval of applications for payment (invoices)

Providing written weekly reports that document the status of the contract and the contractor’s progress

Documenting any schedule delays, including cause and responsibility, to defend against possible delay or acceleration claims

Notifying both the contractor and the Contracting Official of any performance or technical deficiencies by the contractor, or any violations or failure to conform to the terms and conditions of the contract

Assisting with the Contracting Official in preparing contract correspondence

Assisting the Contracting Official in assessing and negotiating contractor’s requests for change orders and claims

Assisting the Contracting Official in closing out a contract by confirming the contractor’s technical deliverables have been received and accepted

Assisting the Contracting Official in completing contractor performance surveys