Resident Engineer

MP Engineers + Architects; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Engineers + Architects in Secaucus, NJ seeks an experienced Resident Engineer to lead rail and heavy civil construction projects on site. You will oversee contract administration, safety, and quality, coordinating with clients, design teams, and field personnel.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in heavy highway/bridge work and at least 3 years as a Resident Engineer, with a Civil Engineering degree. Amtrak contractor training and OSHA 10 are preferred certifications.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in heavy highway, bridge, and roadway construction.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Resident Engineer.
• AS or BS degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities and manage contract administration.
• Supervise field personnel, including Inspectors and Office Engineers.
• Monitor contractor performance, progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Review schedules, daily inspection reports, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, design teams, and project management.
• Conduct progress and safety meetings and prepare project reports.
• Assist with changes orders, claims, and contract negotiations.
• Resolve technical and construction-related issues in the field and office.

Skills

Construction Management

Contract Administration

Team Leadership

QA/QC

Education

AS or BS degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to join our Construction Management team in Secaucus, NJ. The ideal candidate will oversee rail-related transportation and heavy civil construction projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, quality requirements, and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities and manage overall contract administration.
• Supervise field personnel, including Inspectors and Office Engineers.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Review construction schedules, daily inspection reports, and project documentation.
• Review safety and quality plans, construction work plans, RFIs, shop drawings, and contractor submittals.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, design teams, and project management teams.
• Conduct progress and safety meetings and prepare project reports.
• Assist with change orders, claims, and contract negotiations.
• Resolve technical and construction-related issues in the field and office.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in heavy highway, bridge, and roadway construction.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Resident Engineer.
• AS or BS degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
• Strong experience in construction management, contract administration, QA/QC, and field operations.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 10
• Society of Asphalt Technologists (SAT)
• Rutgers Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC)
• Amtrak Contractor Training and Certification (required)

Key Skills

Construction Management | Contract Administration | Team Leadership | Schedule & Budget Management | QA/QC | Risk Management | Change Orders & Claims | Technical Problem-Solving | Stakeholder Coordination