Resident Engineer

About The Role

Techno is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to support a transportation infrastructure rehabilitation project in New Jersey. The Resident Engineer will serve as the primary on-site representative overseeing all construction activities associated with a bridge rehabilitation assignment within an active transit environment. This role is ideal for a collaborative and detail-oriented professional with experience managing bridge or heavy civil construction projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day oversight and management of all construction activities from mobilization through project closeout.
• Serve as the primary liaison between contractors, client representatives, inspection staff, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, schedules, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Oversee bridge rehabilitation construction activities, including structural repairs, maintenance of traffic, and associated civil work.
• Lead construction progress meetings and facilitate communication among project participants.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, shop drawings, and contractor documentation.
• Track project schedules, quantities, and overall construction progress against established milestones.
• Supervise inspection personnel and review daily reports, inspection logs, and project documentation.
• Identify project risks, resolve field issues, and proactively mitigate potential delays.
• Verify installed work, document deficiencies, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain comprehensive project records, including meeting minutes, correspondence, progress reports, and project documentation.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch list management, final inspections, and turnover documentation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing transportation, bridge, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Previous experience serving as a Resident Engineer on bridge rehabilitation or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prior NJ TRANSIT experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of bridge rehabilitation construction methods, construction administration, and field operations.
• Experience reviewing and processing RFIs, submittals, change orders, shop drawings, and contractor documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of construction safety requirements within active transportation environments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with construction management software is preferred.
• Able to work both in the field and in an office environment as project needs dictate.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey is preferred.