Senior Field Engineer – Bridge Construction Lead

H&H; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Job summary

H&H Construction Services is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer with a Professional Engineer license for bridge projects across New Jersey. You will lead field inspection teams, manage contract administration, and ensure compliance with NJTA standards.

The role requires 12–15+ years in highway or heavy civil construction, with strong leadership and communication skills. Travel across active project sites is required, and NICET or NJ PE preference will be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Active PE license in New Jersey preferred; NICET Level IV with highway construction experience considered.
• 12–15+ years of progressive experience in highway or heavy civil construction, including resident engineering and field inspection.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site representative overseeing construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, and NJTA standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to inspection staff, assign duties, and ensure quality control of field activities.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedule progress, and identify risks with corrective actions as needed.
• Administer construction contracts including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and payment applications.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, traffic control requirements, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate daily with contractors, design teams, NJTA representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve field issues.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including daily reports, quantities, field measurements, and as-built records.
• Review and verify construction quantities and support project controls, cost tracking, and forecasting activities.
• Facilitate progress meetings and prepare status reports for senior management and client stakeholders.
• Oversee inspection of materials and workmanship to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards.
• Support dispute resolution and claims analysis, including documentation of field conditions and contractor impacts.
• Ensure successful project closeout, including punch list completion and turnover to owner.

Skills

Leadership

Field inspection

Contract administration

Project coordination

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

H&H Construction Services is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer with a Professional Engineer license for bridge projects across New Jersey. You will lead field inspection teams, manage contract administration, and ensure compliance with NJTA standards.

The role requires 12–15+ years in highway or heavy civil construction, with strong leadership and communication skills. Travel across active project sites is required, and NICET or NJ PE preference will be considered.