Resident Engineer

Artheon; Barnegat Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Paid time off/parental leave

Job summary

Artheon is seeking a Resident Engineer for on-site leadership of highway and bridge projects in Berlin, NJ. You will act as the on-site authority, enforce contract plans, supervise field inspection teams, and coordinate with agencies and contractors to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery.

The role requires NICET IV or 10+ years in heavy highway construction management, familiarity with NJDOT/NJTA standards, and CM systems.

Qualifications

• Requires NICET Level IV certification or 10+ years of experience in heavy highway construction management.
• Familiar with NJDOT or NJTA design standards and Construction Management systems.

Responsibilities

• Contract enforcement: ensure contractor complies with plans, specs, and documents.
• Inspection supervision: lead on-site inspection staff and daily duties.
• Safety and traffic: monitor work zone safety and MPT compliance.
• Stakeholder coordination: liaise between agency, design teams, contractors, utilities and the public.
• Project documentation and cost tracking: maintain logs, verify quantities, payrolls, and change orders.

Skills

Communication

Field management

Safety oversight

Education

NICET Level IV

Tools

NJDOT standards

Site Manager

CapEx

Job description

Artheon Resident Engineer

Artheon is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Resident Engineer to join our team in Berlin, NJ. The Resident Engineer serves as the chief on-site authority for highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include managing field inspection teams, enforcing contract plans and specifications, overseeing project safety and traffic control, and handling daily contract administration.

Department: Transportation

Location: Barnegat, NJ

Compensation: $65.00 - $85.00 / hour

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

On-Site Field Management

• Contract Enforcement: Ensures the contractor executes the project strictly in accordance with client specifications, plans, and contract documents.
• Inspection Supervision: Manages and directs the on-site construction inspection staff, assigning daily duties and monitoring field performance.
• Safety & Traffic: Monitors work zone safety, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) compliance, and adherence to environmental and OSHA regulations.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information to clients and team members effectively.

Contract & Document Administration

• Project Documentation: Reviews and verifies construction quantities, monitors contractor payrolls, and maintains logs for daily inspection reports, RFIs, and submittals.
• Contract Compliance: Ensures contractors meet Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) workforce and training goals by reviewing and forwarding required forms.
• Cost Tracking: Manages the change order process, evaluates claims, and processes monthly payment estimates.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Acts as the liaison between the agency, design teams, contractors, utility companies, and the public.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualifications: requires either a NICET Level IV certification or 10+ years of experience in heavy highway construction management.
• System Proficiency: Familiarity with NJDOT or NJTA design standards, Construction Management systems (like Site Manager or Cap Ex), and internal Contract Compliance procedures.

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.