Resident Engineer – Transit

Accenture

. Ensure the safety of Accenture, client, agency, contractor, and traveling-public personnel by monitoring contractor operations and traffic conditions .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction management, ensuring compliance with WISHA regulations and quality standards while effectively managing project schedules and budgets. Proficient in contractor oversight, documentation, and dispute resolution within transit or public infrastructure projects.

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Construction ManagementWISHA ComplianceProject SchedulingContract AdministrationSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Field InspectionsContract Change OrdersRisk IdentificationBudget ManagementContractor Payment ProcessingConstructability ReviewsQuality AssuranceEV Charging InfrastructureTransit ElectrificationCPM Scheduling

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectExcelWordPowerPointSharePointProcoreE-BuilderUnifier

Certifications & Qualifications

CESCL CertificationProfessional Engineer Registration (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

WSDOT StandardsAPWA StandardsFTA-Funded ContractsGC/CM Delivery MethodPublic Infrastructure ProjectsTransit AgenciesPublic Works Departments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the safety of Accenture, client, agency, contractor, and traveling-public personnel by monitoring contractor operations and traffic conditions
Review contractor operations for compliance with WISHA regulations and Department of Labor & Industries requirements
Direct project staff in maintaining complete and accurate contract records for construction progress, expenditures, budgets, and work order balances
Collaborate with contractors to verify compliance with project plans, quality standards, and construction requirements
Perform field inspections against plans, specifications, special provisions, utility agreements, and permit conditions
Prepare project reports and review daily inspection reports
Maintain project records and calculate/document field quantities for contractor payment processing
Document as-built conditions
Monitor project schedules and budgets and report status to executive leadership
Prepare contract change orders and contract-related documentation
Research field conditions, develop contract-modification solutions, and coordinate engineering redesigns
Review CPM schedules, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
Maintain a daily project diary
Support contractor-dispute resolution and prepare draft claim reports
Ensure inspections, testing, and quality assurance follow the client's Quality Management Plan
Coordinate special inspections and materials testing with WABO-certified inspectors and accredited testing agencies
Monitor TESC compliance and coordinate with the certified erosion and sediment control lead
Review certified payrolls and Washington State Intents and Affidavits for prevailing-wage compliance
Ensure contractor activities and deliverables conform to client contract documents
Perform constructability reviews and provide recommendations on design packages
Work onsite at client sites and with partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or another related field
Ten (10) years of experience in construction management on transit or public infrastructure projects, preferably with individual project values of $30 million or greater
Three (3) years of supervisory experience in the management of major construction contracts of similar size and scope
Valid Washington State driver's license, or ability to obtain one
Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred
Equivalent construction contract administration experience on transit or public infrastructure projects will also be considered
Working knowledge of WSDOT and APWA Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction
Experience administering FTA-funded construction contracts
Experience with alternative delivery methods, particularly GC/CM and design-build
CESCL certification
Experience with EV charging or transit electrification infrastructure
Contractor-side experience as Project Manager, Superintendent, or Project Engineer
Competency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Familiarity with Procore, e-Builder, Unifier, or similar construction document management platforms
Established relationships with Washington transit agencies and public works departments are advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with employer match
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Paid time off and holidays
Paid maternity and parental caregiver leave
Adoption and surrogacy assistance
Supplemental insurance plans
Employee assistance program
Legal resources
Identity theft protection
Leadership development
Technical upskilling
Certification support
AI and program-control technology exposure