Are you a licensed Engineer or Construction Manager with experience in complex bridge technical construction engineering and design coordination on job sites? TYLin, a global leader in infrastructure engineering consulting, is looking for an experienced Construction Manager / Resident Engineer to work on complex bridge structures.
The Construction Manager / Resident Engineer will serve as the on-site representative for a complex bridge projects such as a cable-stayed or tied arch bridges over major navigable waterways. The CM/RE will be responsible for leading oversight of the contractor activities, ensuring compliance with contract documents, and coordinating with owner, the Designer of Record, and the Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) team.
This position will be based from and reporting to the project site in Memphis, TN.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Licensure:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- Active registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and ability to obtain by endorsement in applicable jurisdictions within 3 months.
- Advanced coursework or degree in structural engineering preferred.
Required Experience:
- Minimum 15 years of construction engineering experience, with at least:
- 5 years in a Resident Engineer or senior CEI role on DOT projects.
- 3 years on cable-stayed or other major long-span bridge projects, with direct involvement in erection sequencing, stay cable installation, and structural concrete works.
- Knowledge of DOT Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and Materials & Tests Division protocols.
- Familiarity with AASHTO LRFD design and construction requirements for cable-supported bridges.
Proven experience in:
- Deep foundation construction
- Tower construction
- Stay cable tensioning and vibration mitigation systems.
- Segmental or cantilevered deck erection.
- Post-tensioning and grouting operations.
Project Controls and QA/QC:
- Ability to lead daily inspection operations and ensure quality compliance per Quality Assurance Program.
- Review and manage contractor submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), work plans, and method statements.
- Coordinate with Materials & Tests for off-site fabrication inspections, including stay cables and precast segments.
Field Leadership and Communication:
- Act as primary field representative for cable-stayed bridge.
- Manage CEI inspection staff, specialty subconsultants, and third-party testing entities.
- Attend weekly construction progress meetings and issue field directives as necessary.
- Maintain daily diaries, photo logs, and inspection reports using TDOT-approved software systems.
Additional Requirements:
- OSHA 30-hour construction safety certification required.
- Working knowledge of field applications such as AASHTOWare Project, SiteManager, or comparable CEI documentation systems.
- Capable of working extended hours and in a marine or elevated work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build delivery methods.
- Involvement in major river crossings or projects under US Coast Guard and USACE permitting.
- Familiarity with construction dispute resolution and change order negotiation procedures.
At TYLin, we recognize the unique value each team member brings and offer compensation aligned with your skills, experience, and passion. Join us and help shape a sustainable future in infrastructure!
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