On‑Site Engineer, Airport Capital Projects

Massachusetts Port Authority; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Inclusive culture

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

Protecting environment

Job summary

Massachusetts Port Authority seeks a Resident Engineer to lead complex capital projects at airports, harbors, and related facilities. You will ensure design intent, safety, quality, and timely delivery while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

You will coordinate with project teams, tenants, regulators, and operators, maintain documentation, and apply Massport standards to deliver safe, efficient infrastructure. A BS in Engineering and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction, resident engineering, inspection, or construction management within airport, transportation, civil, maritime, utility, or other complex operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, regulations, safety procedures, codes, and operational constraints associated with active construction projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex construction activities and stakeholders, applying strong communication, project management technology, documentation, and field oversight skills.
• Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong construction management expertise, ensuring design intent, construction activities, quality standards, and operational requirements are aligned throughout the lifecycle of complex capital and tenant improvement projects.
• Collaborates closely with Project Managers, contractors, consultants, Operations, Facilities, tenants, and regulatory agencies to coordinate construction activities, resolve field conflicts, and minimize impacts to active transportation facilities, infrastructure, and ongoing operations.
• Provides on-site leadership through continuous observation of work activities, evaluating safety, quality, sequencing, constructability, and schedule performance while proactively identifying risks, recommending solutions, and driving timely corrective actions.
• Maintains comprehensive project oversight through detailed documentation, stakeholder communication, quality assurance coordination, and issue resolution, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Massport standards, contractual requirements, and operational needs.

Skills

Construction management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Safety oversight

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Project management software

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

Massachusetts Port Authority seeks a Resident Engineer to lead complex capital projects at airports, harbors, and related facilities. You will ensure design intent, safety, quality, and timely delivery while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

You will coordinate with project teams, tenants, regulators, and operators, maintain documentation, and apply Massport standards to deliver safe, efficient infrastructure. A BS in Engineering and relevant experience are preferred.