Resident Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Berlin (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance and paid time/p

Job summary

Artheon is seeking a highly motivated Resident Engineer to join our Berlin, NJ team. The role serves as the on-site authority for highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects, supervising field crews and enforcing contract requirements.

The candidate will manage safety, traffic considerations, and contract administration while coordinating with agencies, design teams, contractors, utilities, and the public.

Qualifications

• On-site leadership of highway infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract plans and specs.
• Experience with field inspections and traffic control requirements.

Responsibilities

• On-site field management of highway projects.
• Enforce contracts and verify compliance with plans and documents.
• Oversee safety, traffic control, and daily reporting.
• Coordinate with agencies, design teams, contractors, utilities, and the public.
• Maintain project documentation, logs, RFIs, and submittals.

Skills

On-site leadership

Contract enforcement

Inspection supervision

Safety & traffic management

Communication skills

Education

NICET Level IV certification or 10+ years experience

Job description

Resident Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Berlin, NJ

Reporting To: Tobias Morello

Compensation: $34.00 - $40.00 / hour

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

• medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave