Resident Project Engineer
hace 23 horas
Phoenix
Job DescriptionAbout Foster CM Group At Foster CM Group, we believe in building more than just projects—we build careers. As a leading program and construction management firm, we invite you to explore exciting opportunities to grow with us. Visit our website to learn more about who we are and the impactful projects we've delivered across the country. Founded in 1992, Foster CM Group, Inc. has over 30 years of experience providing top-tier program and construction management services. We proudly serve clients in Aviation, Education (K–12 and Higher Ed), Government (City, State, and Federal), Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment, Transportation, and Water/Wastewater sectors. Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Resident Project Engineer to oversee major airfield and aviation facility infrastructure improvement projects at the Phoenix Airport, including fuel island upgrades, apron expansion, and new concourse construction. Acting as the Owner's on-site representative, this role works closely with the Construction Project Manager, design team, contractors, and funding stakeholders to ensure all projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This position is vital to maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of the airport's infrastructure—supporting both commercial aviation and public operations while ensuring compliance with all FAA, safety, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities • Review and approve submittals from contractors and designers (materials, equipment, shop drawings, etc.)., • Process, coordinate, and review change orders; evaluate impacts and negotiate where appropriate., • Attend pre-construction, kick-off, progress and coordination meetings., • Manage RFIs (Requests for Information) — track, follow-up, and ensure timely resolution., • Coordinate with the design team (architects/engineers) to address field conditions, design clarifications, and modifications., • Monitor grant-funding compliance and prepare progress reports as required (e.g., FAA / DOT funding)., • Lead and enforce quality control / quality assurance (QC/QA) processes on site., • Track, manage, and maintain project documentation: daily diaries, photo logs, inspection reports, pay applications, field testing reports, vendor tickets/receipts, submittals/archives., • Provide ongoing field oversight: monitor contractor work (fuel islands, aprons, concourses, utilities), verify grading, drainage, structural, concrete, asphalt, utilities, piping installations, and alignment per contract documents., • Review and certify contractor pay requests and progress payment applications in coordination with the Construction Project Manager., • Ensure traffic control plans (TCP) and safety procedures are in place and enforced on active job sites; maintain awareness of airport operations impact and safety zones., • Interface with airport operations, engineering, construction management, stakeholders (including airlines, FBOs, utilities, tenants) to coordinate work and minimize operational disruption. Qualifications, • Minimum of 15 years of directly relevant construction oversight experience, including owner-representation or field engineering on large capital / infrastructure projects., • Demonstrated experience at operating airports, particularly with FAA grant-funded projects (or comparable aviation authority) and responsibility for field oversight of general contractors on airfield or airport facility projects., • Strong technical background in civil/structural/airport infrastructure: utilities (water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage), utilities appurtenances, heavy paving (asphalt & concrete), aprons, taxiways, concourses, fuel systems, other airside infrastructure., • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering), Architecture, Construction Management or similar required., • Excellent ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and contract documents., • Proven experience with quality control/quality assurance, change management, documentation control, scheduling (including CPM schedules), pay-applications., • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel (and ideally project documentation software such as Bluebeam, Procore, Aconex or equivalent)., • Excellent communication and coordination skills — must work effectively with contractors, design professionals, airport/owner staff, operations departments, and stakeholders., • Valid Arizona driver's license (or ability to obtain). Acceptable driving record., • Must be able to pass airport security badging process., • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving machinery & mechanical parts, uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to loud noise, and outside weather conditions. Physical Requirements:, • The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Intermittent unassisted sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, pushing and lifting is required. Must be able to walk and/or stand for prolonged periods of time for at least eight hours per day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 50 pounds without assistance. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, ability to walk on uneven ground while physically maneuvering construction sites, ability to work in extreme temperatures or humidity, and potentially work at heights. Other Requirements:, • Possession of a valid state of residence driver's license with a clean driving record., • Daily travel to and from construction sites, generally within 100 miles from the home office is expected. Short term, out of town, assignments may be required. Long term, out of town, assignments may be required, with advance notice of planned dates., • May be required to work protracted and irregular hours to meet client's needs, including nights, overtime and weekends., • All positions at Foster CM Group require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo a background check. Background checks may include, SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal background check, fingerprint verification, and/or drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of required background checks. Foster CM Group Benefits ( benefit package which includes both employer and employee paid plans) :, • Medical Insurance to include HSA and FSA benefits, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • Prescription Drug, • Telehealth Benefits, • Life Insurance, • STD paid by the Company, • LTD paid by the Company, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • 401 (K) with Company Match, • Vacation, • Holidays, • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Financial Wellness, • Pet Insurance Foster CM Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that Foster CM Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. 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