Construction Resident Engineer

The LiRo Group; Cherry Hill (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The LiRo Group in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to act as the on-site representative for construction management, ensuring compliance with design, schedule, and budget. The role requires coordinating with designers, contractors, inspectors, and clients, overseeing daily activities, reviewing submittals, maintaining documentation, enforcing safety, and supporting project meetings.

Qualified candidates hold an NJ Professional Engineer license, NJDOT experience, a civil

Qualifications

• NJ Professional Engineer license is required.
• NJDOT experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision, site engineering, or resident engineering.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Experience on highway, bridge and/or rail projects.
• Working knowledge of shop drawing review, scheduling, permitting and inspection requirements.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the client’s on-site representative during construction.
• Monitor daily construction activities for QA and compliance with specs and codes.
• Coordinate with design engineers, contractors, inspectors, and program staff.
• Conduct regular site inspections and lead field meetings.
• Review and approve submittals, RFIs, change orders, and progress payments.
• Maintain accurate documentation including daily reports, logs, as-builts, photographs and correspondence.
• Identify and mitigate construction-related risks or delays; escalate issues when necessary.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA and project requirements.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare status reports for senior management.
• Ensure environmental, permitting, and regulatory compliance on-site.
• Contract Administration and cost monitoring with Project Manager/Billing.
• Collaborate across teams to support program delivery.

Skills

NJ Professional Engineer License

NJDOT experience

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Staff supervision

Highway/Bridge/Rail

Construction mgmt software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

We have an immediate need for an Resident Engineerin New Jersey.

Come join our team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset- our staff. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization that has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to continue being a trusted resource for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to be known as an “Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions” firm and we have delivered on that label time and again.

Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients. LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Edison, NJ.

Responsibilities

The Resident Engineer (RE) serves as the on-site representative of the project management team, responsible for overseeing daily construction activities, ensuring project compliance with design specifications, schedules, budgets, and safety standards. The RE plays a vital role in coordinating between contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory agencies, ensuring successful delivery of engineering and construction projects.

• Act as the client’s on-site representative during construction.
• Monitor daily construction activities for quality assurance and compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards, including gathering detailed measurements.
• Coordinate with design engineers, construction contractors, inspectors, and program management staff.
• Conduct regular site inspections and lead field meetings with stakeholders.
• Review and approve contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and progress payments.
• Maintain accurate documentation including daily reports, logs, as-builts, photographs, Correspondence and Documentation of Contractor Performance
• Identify and mitigate construction-related risks or delays; escalated critical issues when necessary.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA and project-specific requirements.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare status reports for senior management and client stakeholders.
• Ensure environmental, permitting, and regulatory compliance on‑site.
• Contract Administration
• Work with the Project Manager and/or Billing team for invoicing and Payment Processing, while Monitoring Contract Cost and Schedule

Qualifications

• NJ Professional Engineer License Required.
• NJDOT experience required.
• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision, site engineering, or resident engineering.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Experience working on highway, bridge and/or rail projects.
• The Resident Engineer should possess a working knowledge of the following: shop drawing review, scheduling, permitting and inspection requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to overall team success.
• Experience with large‑scale or multi‑site program management environments preferred.
• Familiarity with project delivery methods (e.g., Design‑Bid‑Build, CM/GC, Design‑ Build).
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong knowledge of construction codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

Our Culture:

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work hard to build a corporate culture that empowers all our employees to freely share their ideas, know their presence, and contributions are truly valued, fostering a climate where our employees are enabled to maximize their full potential.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment
• Compensation: Min $160,000/yr. - Max $195,000
• The range provided is the salary that the Firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting is willing to pay for the advertised position.

Exact compensation will be determined on the individual candidates’ qualifications and location

• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Minimum

USD $80.00/Hr.

Maximum

USD $95.00/Hr.