Resident Engineer

About the role

The Resident Engineer serves as the chief on‑site authority for highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects, managing field inspection teams, enforcing contract plans and specifications, overseeing project safety and traffic control, and handling daily contract administration.

About Artheon

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm that delivers high‑quality, timely solutions across civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies for local, state, and federal clients.

Responsibilities

• On‑site field management and contract enforcement: ensure the contractor executes the project strictly in accordance with client specifications, plans, and contract documents.
• Inspection supervision: manage and direct the on‑site construction inspection staff, assign daily duties, and monitor field performance.
• Safety & traffic: monitor work‑zone safety, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) compliance, and adherence to environmental and OSHA regulations.
• Communication: provide strong verbal and written communication, conveying complex technical information to clients and team members effectively.
• Project documentation: review and verify construction quantities, monitor contractor payrolls, and maintain logs for daily inspection reports, RFIs, and submittals.
• Contract compliance: ensure contractors meet Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) workforce and training goals by reviewing and forwarding required forms.
• Cost tracking: manage the change‑order process, evaluate claims, and process monthly payment estimates.
• Stakeholder coordination: act as the liaison between the agency, design teams, contractors, utility companies, and the public.

Qualifications

• Either NICET Level IV certification or 10+ years of experience in heavy highway construction management.
• Familiarity with NJDOT or NJTA design standards.
• Experience with construction management systems such as Site Manager or Cap Ex.
• Knowledge of internal contract compliance procedures.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in project documentation and record‑keeping.
• Competence in safety, traffic control, and environmental regulation compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Educational assistance program.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Competitive compensation package.

Pay

The posting indicates a base salary range as a good‑faith estimate of compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.