Resident Engineer (LA28)

Actalent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & Dental insurance

Disability Insurance

On-site Wellness Room

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Education assistance

Pet savings plan

Team-building events

Job summary

Actalent is actively seeking a Resident Engineer to lead owner-side construction management for Los Angeles-area transportation infrastructure programs. You will oversee CM/Inspection teams, coordinate with public agencies and contractors, manage risks, schedules, and costs, and drive projects from construction to closeout.

This senior role requires 10-15+ years in construction management, experience as RE/Deputy RE/CM, and strong leadership in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of construction management experience.
• Resident Engineer, Deputy RE, Construction Manager, or Owner's Representative experience.
• Public agency project experience.
• Transportation, Transit, Public Works, Heavy Civil, or Infrastructure backgrounds.
• Contractor management and stakeholder coordination experience.
• Utility coordination experience.
• Experience with RFIs, Change Orders, Claims, Project Controls, and Schedule Management.
• Ability to lead teams and make sound decisions in fast-paced construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Managing construction management and inspection teams.
• Leading contractor coordination and field operations.
• Overseeing multiple active projects and work fronts.
• Coordinating with public agencies, utilities, contractors, designers, and stakeholders.
• Supporting risk management, scheduling, cost control, and change management efforts.
• Reviewing claims, negotiations, and contractor issues.
• Driving project execution from construction through closeout.
• Representing the owner in high-visibility stakeholder environments.

Skills

Construction management

Public agency experience

Stakeholder coordination

Risk and change management

Team leadership

Tools

Bluebeam

Unifier

Procore

Job description

Resident Engineer (Transportation Infrastructure)

Lead the Delivery of Southern California's Largest Transportation & Infrastructure Programs

A nationally recognized transportation and infrastructure consulting organization is expanding its construction management team and is seeking experienced Resident Engineers to support high-profile transportation, transit, public works, and infrastructure programs throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area.

This is an opportunity to join major capital improvement programs that are actively shaping how millions of people move throughout Southern California.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Resident Engineer, you will serve as a senior owner-side construction management leader responsible for:

• Managing construction management and inspection teams
• Leading contractor coordination and field operations
• Overseeing multiple active projects and work fronts
• Coordinating with public agencies, utilities, contractors, designers, and stakeholders
• Supporting risk management, scheduling, cost control, and change management efforts
• Reviewing claims, negotiations, and contractor issues
• Driving project execution from construction through closeout
• Representing the owner in high-visibility stakeholder environments

This is not a design engineering role.

We're Looking For Professionals With

10-15+ years of construction management experience

Resident Engineer, Deputy RE, Construction Manager, or Owner's Representative experience

Public agency project experience

Transportation, Transit, Public Works, Heavy Civil, or Infrastructure backgrounds

Contractor management and stakeholder coordination experience

Utility coordination experience

Experience with RFIs, Change Orders, Claims, Project Controls, and Schedule Management

Ability to lead teams and make sound decisions in fast-paced construction environments

Highly Desired Experience

• LA Metro
• Caltrans
• Public Works
• City of Los Angeles
• Transportation Corridors
• Bus Rapid Transit Projects
• Transit Infrastructure
• Design-Build
• CMGC
• Progressive Design-Build
• Bluebeam
• Unifier
• Procore

Ideal Backgrounds

• Resident Engineer
• Deputy Resident Engineer
• Construction Manager
• senior Construction Manager
• Public Works CM
• Transportation CM
• PMCM Professional
• Heavy Civil Construction Manager
• Owner's Representative

Location

Greater Los Angeles Area

Full-Time Onsite

Active Transportation & Infrastructure Construction Programs

Compensation

Highly Competitive Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience, licensing, project background , public agency exposure, and leadership responsibility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $165000.00 - $239000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of employee premiums covered and 50% of family premiums paid. Disability Insurance Mental Health Resources On-Site Wellness Room at HQ Dedicated Sick Leave Finance Company-matched 401(k) Incentive Bonuses Service Awards Balance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Flexible Leave Volunteer Time Off Matching Gift Donations Growth Educational Assistance In - House Training Employee Celebrations Community Involvement Professional Organization Membership Assistance Perks Complimentary pet savings plan (discount program for pet care services and prescriptions) Quarterly team-building activities Monthly birthday recognitions (including team trivia) Grab and go snacks and drinks, with an espresso machine on site

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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