26-10 – ASSISTANT RESIDENT ENGINEER (ARE)

INFRA TECH ENGINEERING LLC; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Educational assistance

Job summary

Infra Tech Engineering, LLC, headquartered in New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer for NJ Ports. The role oversees construction management, inspection, and closeout activities on Tenant Construction and Application Program (TCAP) projects in Elizabeth, NJ.

The incumbent will coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance with plans, permits, codes, and Port standards. Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering degree and 10+ years of field inspection experience on

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience inspecting construction work of varying size and complexity.
• Ability to obtain/maintain TWIC badge and pass security checks.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification is required; training in fall protection, MPT, confined space entry.
• Willing to work weekends and night shifts when required.
• Proficiency with eBuilder and Microsoft Office Suite; strong project documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day Construction Manager for assigned projects, reporting to the Resident Engineer.
• Coordinate with Facility, operations personnel, and stakeholders to minimize operational impact while progress continues.
• Interpret contract documents and administer contract provisions to enforce policies for project completion.
• Advise Resident Engineer on contractor disputes and assist in issue resolution.
• Supervise field staff and ensure accurate project documentation and submittals.
• Review RFIs, submittals, and daily reports for accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare cost estimates for Extra Work Orders and field changes.
• Review contractor payments and assist in monthly progress and financial reporting.

Skills

TWIC credential

OSHA 30-hour

Construction management

Contract administration

Stakeholder coordination

Microsoft Office

eBuilder

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

eBuilder

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

26-10 ASSISTANT RESIDENT ENGINEER (NJ Ports)

Elizabeth, United States | Posted on 08/13/2026

Since the early 1980’s, Infra Tech Engineering, LLC (ITE) has served governments, communities and private industry by providing analytical, planning, engineering, construction and contract management services in the field of Traffic and Transportation Engineering.

Today, Infra Tech Engineering has offices in New York, New Jersey and Maryland. Infra Tech Engineering currently employs over seventy 70+ engineers and other professionals.

ITE is continuously seeking motivated college graduates and experienced professionals to join our team. ITE offers a challenging work environment, as well as a rewarding experience. ITE offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, college savings plan, commuter benefits, and educational assistance.

Job Description

PROGRAMTITLE:

26-10– ASSISTANT RESIDENT ENGINEER (ARE)

JOBTITLE:

(1)Assistant Resident Engineer

ANTICIPATEDSTART DATE:

September2026

ANTICIPATED DURATION:

Three(3) Year Term

LOCATION:

Ports,1160 McLester Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

OVERVIEW

ConstructionManagement, Inspection, and Closeout Services for structural, civil,electrical, and mechanical construction projects associated with the TenantConstruction and Application Program (TCAP). Services include providingconstruction oversight, field inspection, technical coordination, qualityassurance, and administrative support to ensure tenant projects are completedin accordance with approved plans and specifications, applicable permits andcodes, safety requirements, and Port standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the day-to-day Construction Manager forassigned projects, reporting directly to the Resident Engineer.
  
• Assist the Resident Engineer in coordinating withFacility, operations personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure workprogresses efficiently while minimizing impacts to operations.
  
• Develop a thorough understanding of the contractdocuments and assist the Resident Engineer in interpreting and applyingcontract provisions to administer the contract and enforce policiesnecessary for the successful completion of projects.
  
• Advise the Resident Engineer on contractor disputesand assist in resolving issues through established contractual andadministrative processes.
  
• Supervise and mentor field staff, ensuring theyeffectively monitor construction activities, verify proper installation ofwork, and maintain accurate and complete project documentation.
  
• Review contractor submittals and Requests forInformation (RFIs), ensuring field staff receive timely updates regardingcontract requirements, revisions, and approved changes.
  
• Review and approve daily field inspection reports andnarratives to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  
• Trackclassified work items, time-and-material (T&M) tickets, and otherproject records to maintain proper documentation and accountability.
  
• PrepareExtra Work Order, Net Cost Change Order, Field Ordered Work, andassociated cost estimates.
  
• Reviewcontractor payment applications for accuracy and contract compliance,assist the Resident Engineer in preparing monthly reports on projectprogress and financial status, and proactively identify and elevatepotential risks or issues.
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidatesmust present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for thisposition:

• Bachelor’sdegree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  
• Minimumof 10 years of experience inspecting construction work varying in size(projects ranging from $500K to $5M+) and complexity (multiple crews andcrew sizes per shift).
  
• Mustbe able to successfully obtain and maintain a Transportation WorkerIdentification Credential (TWIC), badge, including passing allrequired security threat assessments, fingerprint-based criminal historyrecords checks, and background investigations.
  
• OSHA30-hour Construction Safety certification required, with training in fallprotection, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT), confined spaceentry, and permit-required confined space entry.
  
• Willingto work weekends and night shifts when required.
  
• Proficiencywith eBuilder and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, andOutlook.
  
• Strongknowledge of construction management practices, contract administration,project documentation, and coordination with multiple stakeholders.