Construction Manager / Resident Engineer - (Complex Structures)

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary Are you a licensed Engineer with experience in complex bridge technical construction engineering and design coordination on job sites? TYLin, a global leader in infrastructure consulting, is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our team and help us bring smarter, more resilient infrastructure solutions to life. Responsibilities & Qualifications

About the Role:

TYLin is seeking an experienced Construction Manager/ Resident Engineer to 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Licensure:

• Bachelors 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.

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.

Required Expertise:

• 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.

Qualifications You Will Need:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• Masters degree is preferred

• Professional Engineer license is required

• Minimum of 15 years professional experience in structural bridge construction engineering or design support during construction, preferably with complex bridge, cable-stay, long-span or projects in the Design-Build experience

• Mobility to work in Memphis, TN

• Excellent communication skills

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Bluebeam, Outlook, SharePoint, and other document control platforms

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions

• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients toughest challenges

• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way

• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence

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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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.