Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 450+ employees in 24 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Job Description:

• Schnabel Engineering is currently seeking a Resident Engineer/Resident Project Representative for medium to long-term assignments at project sites throughout the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads Schnabel’s on-site duties, including interface with Owner management, Schnabel office engineering staff, and Contractor.


• Directs construction quality assurance activities, holds periodic meetings required by Contract Documents and produces required documentation such as daily field reports, photographic logs, and field testing logs.


• Tracks physical progress, schedule, quality control and budget.


• Reviews and provides input on change order negotiation, as required.


• Implements project contract management software and document management system to effectively capture and organize all project reporting and correspondence.


• Position may require travel and possible temporary relocation to project sites throughout the United States for extended periods.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in heavy civil or dam and water resource related construction.


• Construction management experience on projects involving tunnels, dams, or other heavy civil components, with increasing level of responsibility.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Demonstrated collaborative approach to construction management.


• Ability to work in remote locations and on rough terrain.

Other Requirements:

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  Ability to work legally in the United States, currently and for the duration of the project.

  
  


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  Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.

  
  


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  Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

  
  

EOE including Veterans and Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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