Resident Engineer

Massport; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Massport in Boston is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee complex capital projects across our aviation, maritime, and real estate assets. You will lead field teams, ensure design intent, safety, and regulatory compliance, while coordinating with project managers, tenants, and regulatory agencies.

The role emphasizes strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving, with a focus on minimizing operational impacts and upholding Massport standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 3-5 years in construction, resident engineering, inspection, or construction management in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, safety procedures, codes, and regulatory constraints.
• Ability to coordinate complex construction activities with diverse stakeholders and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates construction management expertise to align design, construction, quality, and operations throughout project lifecycle.
• Collaborates with Project Managers, contractors, consultants, Operations, Facilities, tenants, and regulators to coordinate activities and minimize impacts.
• Provides on-site leadership with ongoing observation of safety, quality, sequencing, constructability, and schedule performance; identifies risks and drives corrective actions.
• Maintains comprehensive project oversight through documentation, stakeholder communication, QA coordination, and issue resolution to meet Massport standards and requirements.

Skills

Construction management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Documentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Job description

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy.

Massport’s Capital Programs & Environmental Affairs Department is dedicated to advancing the vision of transforming our industry through groundbreaking approaches, consistently delivering "best-in-class" infrastructure projects that create exceptional value and surpass the expectations of our valued clients and customers. Our Mission is clear: to excel in delivering projects that elevate our customers’ experience by meticulously programming, designing, and constructing safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. By wholeheartedly embracing inclusivity, harnessing the power of technology, and constantly seeking opportunities for continuous improvement, we drive Massport's mission while reshaping the industry with innovative practices.

ABOUT YOU

As a Resident Engineer, you are a technically skilled and highly organized construction professional who thrives in complex, active environments where quality, safety, stakeholder coordination, and operational continuity are critical. You combine strong judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to build effective relationships, navigate competing priorities, adapt to changing conditions, and provide leadership that supports the successful delivery of capital projects while minimizing impacts to ongoing operations and maintaining high standards of construction excellence.

What you will do:

• 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.
  

What you offer:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management or related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in construction, resident engineering, inspection, or construction management within airport, transportation, civil, maritime, utility, building, or other complex operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and regulations, including plans, specifications, contract requirements, quality standards, 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 to support safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery.
• Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License is desirable.
  

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WHAT WE OFFER

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.

• Work/life balance
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for growth
• Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
• Supporting the people and businesses of New England
• Achieving results and having positive impact
• Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
• Protecting the environment

The salary range for this position is $84,000 to $98,000 annually and will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, training, specialized skills, and overall qualifications.

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