Resident Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee construction projects in Phoenix, AZ. You will be responsible for interpreting construction documents, maintaining daily activity records, and ensuring project compliance.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology, possess construction experience, and have strong communication skills. This is a full-time position with a commitment to employee equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology.
• Demonstrated construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily records of contractor activities.
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance.

Skills

Construction experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

Resident Engineer Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used
• Review construction materials for contract compliance
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings
• Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems
• Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until corrected
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance
• Assist with project audit/closeout
• Work under general supervision of a more senior Resident Project Representative or Design Project Manager
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous construction experience with a consulting firm
• Experience with Department of Transportation projects
• Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Ability to problem solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
• Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction
• Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Location & Employment Details

Primary Location: United States‑Arizona‑Phoenix

Other Locations: (none specified)

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Business Class: Field Services – FAR OH‑based Contract

Employment Equity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.