Construction Manager / Resident Engineer

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 closeoutMonitors the contractor’s performance and provides technical advice to the Contracting Official and contractor within the scope of work for a contractEncouraging and supporting a culture of safety on all projectsAssuring work is executed in accordance with the contract as well as good engineering and construction practicesBeing thoroughly familiar with all pertinent contract documentsVerifying that the contractor’s work is in conformance with applicable contract drawings and specificationsManaging 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 consideredManaging the contractor’s work to allow Amtrak, host railroads, third parties and other project stakeholders to continue their on-site operations throughout the projectJudging the quantity, quality, fitness, and acceptability of all parts of the work.Accepting work based on specified criteria and testing resultsInterpreting technical specifications and drawingsCoordinating with the Design Manager and Designer of Record on clarifications to the contract scope of workReviewing the contractor’s construction submittals on means and methods and delegating the technical reviews to the Design Manager or Designer of RecordManaging field personnel responsible for inspection of the work in progressPerforming site visits to inspect the work in progressMonitoring the contractor’s quality for compliance with the contractor’s approved quality control / quality assurance (QA/QC) planMonitoring contractor’s work for completion within the approved contract time and priceImplementing claim preventive actions by working with the contractor to proactively resolve issuesManaging 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 workManaging the contractor’s performance of warranty work during the contract’s warranty periodKeeping thorough records of actions taken that impact the contractor’s ability to deliver or perform.Maintaining all communications with the contractorRetaining all project reports and documentation in the Unifier document control systemHosting weekly contract progress meetings and preparing meeting minutes to be distributed to all attendeesAttending meetings as required which relate to program management, design, procurement, third party coordination, historic preservation, railroad operations, and public outreachMaintaining contract logs for non-compliance notices (NCNs), change orders, requests for clarification (RFI’s), submittals, and other as neededConducting quality assurance auditsReceiving and reviewing progress reports from the contractorAssisting the Project Scheduler in reviewing the contractor’s proposed schedule of values, baseline schedule, schedule updates, and schedule recovery plansAssisting 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 progressDocumenting any schedule delays, including cause and responsibility, to defend against possible delay or acceleration claimsNotifying 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 contractAssisting with the Contracting Official in preparing contract correspondenceAssisting the Contracting Official in assessing and negotiating contractor’s requests for change orders and claimsAssisting the Contracting Official in closing out a contract by confirming the contractor’s technical deliverables have been received and acceptedAssisting the Contracting Official in completing contractor performance surveys