Resident Engineer

London Approach; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

London Approach is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee a transportation and bridge rehabilitation project in New Jersey. You will serve as the owner's on-site representative, supervise field inspectors, coordinate stakeholders, and manage construction quality, documentation, schedule, and contract compliance.

The assignment runs from December 2026 through late 2027 with periods of increased hours during peak construction activity.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of transportation construction inspection supervision or management experience.
• Bridge rehabilitation project experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of construction QA/QC processes and field safety.
• Familiarity with PennDOT/NJDOT standards and documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily construction oversight and supervise field inspection personnel.
• Monitor contractor work for compliance with plans, specs, submittals, and project requirements.
• Manage field reports, RFIs, submittals, material certifications, as-builts, and progress documentation.
• Coordinate material testing, QA/QC activities, and utility coordination.
• Review contractor schedules, verify payments, and support change orders and claims mitigation.
• Lead meetings with contractors, designers, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Monitor safety performance and report unsafe conditions.
• Oversee punch lists, inspections, and closeout documentation.

Skills

15+ yrs exp

Bridge rehab

Leadership/oversight

QA/QC focus

Education

PE license

NICET IV

Job description

A construction consulting firm is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee a transportation and bridge rehabilitation project. Serving as the owner’s primary on-site representative, this individual will supervise field inspectors, coordinate project stakeholders, and oversee construction quality, documentation, schedule, and contract compliance.

• Full-time field assignment with periods of increased hours depending on construction activities.


• Serve as the Owner's primary on-site representative during construction, providing day-to-day oversight of construction activities


• The assignment starts in the early winter of 2026 (December-ish) and is expected to extend through approximately late 2027

Responsibilities

• Lead daily construction oversight and supervise field inspection personnel.


• Monitor contractor work for compliance with plans, specifications, approved submittals, and project requirements.


• Manage field reports, RFIs, submittals, material certifications, as-built records, and progress documentation.


• Coordinate material testing, quality assurance, utility activities, and resolution of nonconforming work.


• Review contractor schedules, verify payment quantities, and support change order and potential claim evaluations.


• Lead progress and coordination meetings with contractors, designers, agencies, and other stakeholders.


• Monitor contractor safety performance and promptly report unsafe conditions.


• Oversee punch lists, final inspections, and project closeout documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of transportation construction inspection supervision or management experience.


• Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey PE license, or NICET Level IV certification.


• Experience as a Resident Engineer, construction manager, or senior inspection professional on transportation projects.


• Bridge construction or rehabilitation experience strongly preferred.


• Knowledge of structural steel, concrete, traffic protection, utility coordination, and construction QA/QC.


• Experience with construction documentation, CPM schedules, payment applications, change orders, and claims mitigation.


• Familiarity with PennDOT and/or NJDOT standards, specifications, and documentation procedures.


• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.