Resident Engineer I - Bridge

HNTB; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 127,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB in Maine is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead field management for complex infrastructure projects with responsibilities up to $10M in construction value. You will oversee staff, review drawings and schedules, coordinate with Architects and Engineers, and drive cost control and quality assurance.

Successful candidates bring a Bachelor's in Engineering and 8 years of experience, plus jurisdictional certificates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.
• All jurisdictional certificates.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and fee quotation; assist in preparing technical proposals and contracts.
• Coordinate project activities, set priorities, staff to jobs; prepare daily activity summaries and monitor progress.
• Oversee project controls; check contractor progress and schedules; coordinate with constructors and architects/engineers.
• Review submittals; develop strategies for submittal packages aligned with schedule requirements.
• Implement SDA; develop and execute project management plans; mentor team and manage non-compliant work.
• Provide interpretation of contract plans; negotiate change orders; manage cost control and quality control.
• Partner with client service leaders to support business development and pursuits for major projects.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

All jurisdictional certificates

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
Become part of a dynamic team delivering Resident Engineering and construction inspection services for the Maine Turnpike Authority. As major infrastructure improvements move forward, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of Maine's transportation network while contributing to successful outcomes for our client and the communities we serve.
This opportunity entails being responsible for overall field management of HNTB's contract, administration, and coordination on projects of a diverse and complex nature. Monitors activities of assigned staff for conformance with contractual requirements. Provides technical leadership for complex or unique assignments. Reviews drawings, specifications, and installation procedures for constructability. May recommend changes to design. Represents projects at meetings and conferences. Typically responsible for running projects up to $10M in construction value and key role in mini-mega project pursuits.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
• Coordinates project activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs. Prepares Summary Inspection Report of Daily activities. Monitors contractor progress and compares with the reviewed progress schedule. Resolves technical field issues, and coordinates with Architects and Engineers for timely and accurate responses to requests for information.
• Oversees project controls including checking contractors controls and coordinating schedules, reviews constructors schedule.
• Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
• Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives. Identifies and resolves non-compliant work.
• Provides interpretation and enforcement of contract plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
• Confirms change order requests, develops estimates, negotiates costs, and writes change orders.
• Provides cost control on projects and quality control within discipline.
• Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for strategic and mini-mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for strategic and mini-mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
• May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of construction staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession,
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.
• All jurisdictional certificates.

What You'll Bring

• Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined projects. Identifying and handling risk and change management with guidance from more experienced staff.
• Provide oversight for bridge replacement and/or rehabilitation on a major highway corridor.
• Lead and manage a team of construction professionals, inspectors, and specialty consultants, to ensure effective project execution.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff while cultivating a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and professional growth.
• Coordinate construction activities across concurrent contracts to maintain continuity of operations, minimize impacts to the traveling public, and achieve overall program objectives.
• Serve as the primary field representative, facilitating communication and collaboration.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate field conditions, identify emerging risks, and develop practical solutions that support project goals and minimize schedule impacts.
• Identify changing field conditions early and proactively work with the team to develop practical solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support project needs, including night, weekend, and off-hour operations as required.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of MaineDOT and Maine Turnpike Authority standards, specifications, procedures, and construction requirements.
• Provide technical expertise in:
• Bridge construction, staged erection, and rehabilitation
• Traffic control, maintenance of traffic (MOT), and work zone management
• Embankment preload/surcharge operations and settlement monitoring
• Deep foundations, earthwork, and geotechnical coordination
• Complex bridge and highway construction sequencing

What We Prefer

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• 10 Years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certifications
• NETTCP Concrete Inspector
• NETTCP Paving Inspector
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1
• MaineDEP Erosion and Sedimentation Control
• OSHA 10 and/or 30 Hour
• Work Zone Traffic Control

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

South Portland, ME (Portland)

The approximate pay range for Maine is $126,950.84 - $198,564.14. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Construction Services Group

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement

HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. The HNTB Companies ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Affirmative Action Policy Statement

HNTB has implemented the following policy as part of its longstanding commitment to compliance with all applicable affirmative action requirements. HNTB agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, this Affirmative Action Policy.

HNTB is a federal contractor subject to Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (“Section 4212”) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (“Section 503”). Accordingly, it is HNTB’s policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans (disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal veterans, or active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans) and individuals with disabilities at all levels of employment, including the executive level. HNTB also will provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of HNTB. In order to request a reasonable accommodation, employees should contact the HR Solutions Center at General Policy Inquiry - Employee Center and applicants should contact [e-mail].

HNTB will recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles, and will ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to an individual’s protected veteran or disability status. All employment decisions will be based only on valid job requirements. In addition, employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in or may engage in any of the following activities: (1) filing a complaint; (2) assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State, or local law requiring equal opportunity for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities; (3) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by Section 4212, Section 503, their implementing regulations, or any other Federal, State, or local law requiring equal opportunity for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities; or (4) exercising any other right protected by Section 4212, Section 503, or their implementing regulations.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. These plans are available for review upon request during normal business hours. Any questions or requests to review should be directed to your Human Resources Partner.

As Chief Executive Officer, I fully support our affirmative action program and am committed to the implementation of the company’s affirmative action policy. I have delegated overall responsibility for this policy to the Business Integrity Director. The Manager of HR Compliance & Immigration is responsible for the implementation, auditing, and reporting of this policy and program, assisted by the office’s Human Resources Partner.

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Robert J. Slimp, CEO