Resident Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Consultant’s senior on-site representative and primary liaison with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), contractors, utility companies, and other stakeholders.
• Provide overall management and administration of Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) services for highway, bridge, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Direct and supervise all project staff including Assistant Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Senior Inspectors, Inspectors, and specialized inspection personnel.
• Ensure construction activities comply with project plans, specifications, contract requirements, environmental permits, and MDOT SHA standards.
• Conduct progress meetings, coordination meetings, and partnering meetings with MDOT SHA and contractors.
• Review contractor schedules, submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Review and approve Daily Work Reports (DWRs), inspection reports, and quantity documentation.
• Oversee preparation of progress payment estimates, change orders, contract modifications, and force account documentation.
• Cover field issues including design conflicts, construction sequencing issues, and contractor claims.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, environmental regulations, and maintenance of traffic operations.
• Ensure proper project documentation and records management in MDOT SHA electronic document management systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in transportation construction management or construction inspection.
• Experience managing CEI/CMI teams on highway or bridge construction projects.
• Thorough knowledge of MDOT SHA construction specifications, standards, and contract administration procedures.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred.
• Prior experience serving as Resident Engineer on MDOT SHA or similar DOT projects.
• NICET Level IV certification preferred.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification preferred.
• OSHA 30 Work zone safety training and traffic control certification preferred.

Benefits

• M&J provides a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc.
• Salary will depend on experience and credentials.