Job Title: Resident Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Resident Engineer to lead construction management activities on infrastructure, rail, and transit projects throughout the NJ market. This position will require significant time working in the field, serving as the field point of contact for the client and project stakeholders.

ResponsibilitiesManage and supervise an assigned field office typically consisting of inspectors, cost and schedule professionals, and office engineers.Prepare inspectors’ daily work schedules to ensure site safety monitoring, technical oversight, and quality of construction.Plan and coordinate inspection and construction management activities.Work in the project office with the management team.Provide supervision of the field inspection teams working various shifts.Interface with multiple contractors to ensure coordination of construction activities.Evaluate, resolve, and provide solutions to contractors and construction inspectors for constructability issues encountered at construction sites.Acquire railroad and transit force account resources in a timely manner to meet aggressive project schedules and support ongoing construction.Develop and implement an effective schedule of values for payments, change order control, and evaluation system.Evaluate and validate contractor’s change order requests against contract documents.Negotiate change orders and schedule impacts, making recommendations to the client.Perform inspection and resident engineering activities in active transit system environments, adhering to construction safety standards, operation requirements, and force account support services.Develop and implement Construction Management Plans, including confirming progress, reviewing issues and actions, and ensuring quality and safety.Essential SkillsBachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study.Minimum of 10 years of experience in resident engineering, construction management, project management, engineering, and related fields on major transportation/infrastructure projects for public agencies.Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

•\t401(k)
•\tDental insurance
•\tVision insurance
•\tHealth insurance
•\tPet insurance
•\tFlexible spending account
•\tLife insurance
•\tCompany paid STD/LTD
•\tTuition reimbursement
•\tHealth reimbursement account

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 15, 2025.

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