Assistant Resident Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Resident Engineer to join our team. This role involves managing a staff of construction professionals, overseeing projects at various transportation facilities, coordinating with contractors, and providing guidance to less-experienced field staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a staff of construction professionals, including Office Engineers, Field Inspectors, etc.
• Manage one or a portfolio of projects at Transportation Facilities like Tunnels, Bridges, Terminals, Airports, Transit Systems, Ports, etc.
• Run construction progress meetings and oversee project schedule, cost, QAQC inspections, testing, acceptance and turnover.
• Process change orders/negotiate construction claims.
• Cook up coordination with contractors to plan and execute construction in coordination with facility operations.
• Provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced field staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience in construction, 2 + years as a field inspector working on major transportation/infrastructure projects for public agencies, such as PANYNJ, MTA, NJ Transit, NJTA, NJDOT.
• Excellent Organizational and communication skills required.
• OSHA 30-hour training.
• Possession of PE license in New York or New Jersey.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents.
• Computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Field Services - FAR OH-based Contract

Job Posting

Nov 24, 2025

Company Information

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.