Perform detailed inspection and evaluation of various equipment and systems from the perspective of a design engineer for proper installation, problem identification and trouble-shooting or improvement.
Coordinate the work of other engineers by creating project schedules and job scopes.
Evaluate technical proposals & functional designs and provide failure analysis as needed for various disciplines, and provide recommendations based on sound engineering principles to NYPA Engineering for review.
Monitor construction activities to ensure design, specifications, and contracts are followed and that work is done according to schedule and within budget.
Be present at the work area and monitor “critical activities” when being performed. Critical activities include but are not limited to; excavation, lifts, core drilling, system activation and switching, system testing and commissioning. Critical activities will be discussed and defined by the Manager of Construction regularly.
Provide inspection of all work in place; review and approve construction check-off lists to ensure that work performed is in accordance with the contract specifications and applicable codes.
Render technical or design recommendations to the cognizant design engineer acquainted with the design, when necessary.
Prepare daily construction reports documenting progress. Recommend corrective courses of action to the Manager of Construction when progress is not in accordance with plan.
Review new contract specifications and drawings to ensure that designed work is constructible. Prepare recommendations to achieve cost reductions and to minimize CO’s and change orders during the course of the work. Recommend changes in the work plan if efficiencies in work practices can be improved.
Prepare and review construction cost estimates.
Monitor the contractor’s work force to achieve optimum productivity.
Review and comment on bid packages prepared by NYPA or Implementation Contractor engineers to ensure design adequacy and constructability.
Review and make recommendations to the Manager of Construction on all payment items, including partial payments (contractor invoices), change orders and claim issues.
Prepare extra work documentation in the form of AWR’s for approval by the Manager of Construction.
Provide assistance during the NYPA/Contractor estimate negotiation process.
Coordinate Customer facilities staffing obtaining and holding “clearances”.
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