Resident Construction Engineer

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt is seeking a Senior CE&I leader to grow our transportation construction practice in South Carolina. Based in Lexington, SC, you will oversee construction engineering and inspection for SCDOT projects, lead inspection teams, and coordinate with contractors and agency partners on projects across the state.

You will also support pursuits and proposals, helping position teams and technical approaches for upcoming transportation work while driving regional growth and maintaining high

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university plus at least eight years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience leading or managing DOT transportation construction projects.
• Experience overseeing contractors, inspection teams, subconsultants, project documentation, materials compliance, and construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of roadway, bridge, interchange, interstate widening, or related transportation construction projects.
• Ability to work from South Carolina project locations as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for project and pursuit needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior CE&I project leader for SCDOT roadway, bridge, interchange, widening, interstate, or related transportation construction projects.
• Lead the project management structure coordinating inspectors, field staff, office engineers, document control support, subconsultants, and other project team members.
• Act as a trusted point of contact with SCDOT, contractors, teaming partners, and Mead & Hunt leadership.
• Oversee all aspects of construction project management including construction administration, field inspection, materials documentation, pay quantities, daily reports, project records, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Monitor contractor work for compliance with plans, specifications, quality, schedule, traffic control, environmental commitments, and safety.
• Help resolve field issues, contractor questions, documentation gaps, quality concerns, and project delivery risks.
• Support pursuit strategy, proposal development, technical approach, and keyperson positioning for future South Carolina transportation opportunities.
• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities and building relationships that strengthen Mead & Hunt’s presence in the region.

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

Contractor coordination

Documentation oversight

Materials compliance

Construction administration

Budget management

Stakeholder management

DOT experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Professional Engineer license

SCDOT inspector certifications

Eight years relevant experience (or equivalent)

Tools

AASHTOWare

ProjectWise

SCDOT forms/documentation

Job description

Why Mead & Hunt:

Mead & Hunt is looking for a senior CE&I leader to help grow and strengthen our South Carolina transportation construction practice.

This is not a traditional project engineer role. It is a visible leadership position for someone who understands SCDOT construction, knows how to lead field teams, works well with contractors and agency partners, and can bring credibility to both active projects and future pursuits.

What You’ll Do:

As a Resident Construction Engineer, you will lead construction engineering and inspection efforts for SCDOT transportation projects supporting our Lexington, SC office and project locations throughout South Carolina. You will oversee construction administration, inspection teams, contractor coordination, documentation, materials compliance, quality, schedule, issue resolution, and project closeout.

You will also support future pursuits and proposal efforts, helping Mead & Hunt position the right teams, technical approach, and key personnel for upcoming transportation work across South Carolina.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a senior CE&I project leader for SCDOT roadway, bridge, interchange, widening, interstate, or related transportation construction projects.


• Lead the project management structure responsible for coordinating inspectors, field staff, office engineers, document control support, subconsultants, and other project team members.


• Act as a trusted point of contact with SCDOT, contractors, teaming partners, and internal Mead & Hunt leadership.


• Oversee all aspects of construction project management with support from the management team, including construction administration, field inspection, materials documentation, pay quantities, daily reports, project records, change orders, and closeout documentation.


• Monitor contractor work for compliance with plans, specifications, quality expectations, schedule, traffic control, environmental commitments, and safety requirements.


• Help resolve field issues, contractor questions, documentation gaps, quality concerns, and project delivery risks.


• Support pursuit strategy, proposal development, technical approach, and keyperson positioning for future South Carolina transportation opportunities.


• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities and building relationships that strengthen Mead & Hunt’s presence in the region.

The successful candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university plus at least eight years of relevant experience, or equivalent.


• Professional Engineer license required.


• Experience leading or managing DOT transportation construction projects.


• Experience overseeing contractors, inspection teams, subconsultants, project documentation, materials compliance, and construction administration.


• Strong knowledge of roadway, bridge, interchange, interstate widening, or related transportation construction projects.


• Ability to work from South Carolina project locations as needed.


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for project and pursuit needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following:

• South Carolina PE, or ability to obtain South Carolina licensure through comity.


• Prior experience as a CEI Project Manager, Resident Construction Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Construction Manager, or similar project leader.


• Design-build transportation experience.


• Experience working with SCDOT.


• Structural bridge inspection background, with roadway experience as a plus.


• Familiarity with SCDOT standards, specifications, QA/QC procedures, materials testing, project documentation, and closeout expectations.


• Familiarity with materials testing processes, including the ability to oversee subcontractors and lead project materials discussions.


• Experience with AASHTOWare, ProjectWise, SCDOT forms/documentation, or comparable DOT systems.


• Proven budget management and cost-control experience, particularly within large-scale transportation projects.


• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance the priorities of DOT and contractor partners.


• Experience supporting pursuits, proposals, technical approaches, or key-person interviews.


• SCDOT inspector certifications.

Mead & Hunt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance; 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities; employee ownership eligibility after one year of full-time employment; paid time off; paid holidays; sick time; parental leave; caregiver leave; paid community service leave; and professional development support.

Salary Range: $145,000 to $165,000 (annual) – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set, or location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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