Resident Engineer

About the role

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documentation: Review Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, plans, specifications, as-builts, daily reports, and extra work tags for alignment with contract requirements.
• Capture and manage field activities: Coordinate onsite construction, track progress, manage material testing and inspections, support startup and commissioning, and coordinate with contractors, inspectors, owners, and project teams.
• Support project controls: Review contractor schedules, pay applications, change orders, budgets, and extra work impacts; provide monthly recommendations to owners and project leadership.
• Engage stakeholders: Work professionally with owners, contractors, the public, permitting agencies, and regulatory partners, including SWPPP-related coordination.
• Lead field teams and support pursuits: Supervise inspectors, provide performance input, attend pursuit meetings and interviews, refer potential hires, and help the team stay aligned through completion.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in construction management, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Required knowledge: Working knowledge of Division I specifications, construction management practices, contract requirements, documentation practices, and applicable construction laws and regulations.
• Technical tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and engineering, inspection, or construction management software.

Pay

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $80,000 to $120,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance;
• A health savings account;
• A 401(k);
• Bonus programs;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Employee ownership opportunity;
• Professional registration support;
• Business travel assistance;
• Competitive paid time off and holidays;
• An employee assistance program;
• Additional programs that support your wellbeing and professional growth.