Construction Resident Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serves as the on-site representative of the project management team, responsible for overseeing daily construction activities, ensuring project compliance with design specifications, schedules, budgets, and safety standards.
• Act as the client’s on-site representative during construction.
• Monitor daily construction activities for quality assurance and compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards, including gathering detailed measurements.
• Coverage with design engineers, construction contractors, inspectors, and program management staff.
• Conduct regular site inspections and lead field meetings with stakeholders.
• Review and approve contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and progress payments.
• Maintain accurate documentation including daily reports, logs, as-builts, photographs, correspondence and documentation of contractor performance.
• Identify and mitigate construction-related risks or delays; escalate critical issues when necessary.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA and project-specific requirements.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare status reports for senior management and client stakeholders.
• Ensure environmental, permitting, and regulatory compliance on-site.
• Contract Administration: Work with the Project Manager and/or Billing team for invoicing and payment processing, while monitoring contract cost and schedule.

Qualifications

• NJ Professional Engineer License Required.
• NJDOT experience required.
• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision, site engineering, or resident engineering.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Experience working on highway, bridge and/or rail projects.
• The Resident Engineer should possess a working knowledge of the following: shop drawing review, scheduling, permitting and inspection requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to overall team success.
• Experience with large-scale or multi-site program management environments preferred.
• Familiarity with project delivery methods (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, CM/GC, Design- Build).
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong knowledge of construction codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.