Senior Field Resident Engineer - Infrastructure Leadership

Artheon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Artheon in New York, NY seeks experienced Resident Engineers to lead field oversight on transportation and infrastructure projects across the New York metropolitan area. You’ll coordinate with clients, contractors and design teams to ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of leadership in public infrastructure, a PE license or CCM is preferred, and a proven track record in heavy civil construction and construction management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience managing construction projects as a Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or similar leadership role.
• PE license or CCM certification preferred; strong candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction management activities on complex infrastructure projects.
• Serve as the primary field representative between the client, contractors, design teams, and project stakeholders.
• Supervise Resident Engineer field office staff, inspectors, office engineers, and construction management personnel.
• Develop daily inspection assignments and oversee field inspection activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors, utility companies, public agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedule, budget, and construction progress.
• Review contractor payment applications, schedules of values, change order requests, and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate construction issues, recommend resolutions, and negotiate change orders when required.
• Prepare daily reports, progress reports, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Lead progress meetings and coordinate project communication among all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with agency standards, environmental requirements, and applicable safety regulations.
• Support constructability reviews and identify potential project risks throughout construction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / related engineering

PE license or CCM certification preferred

Job description

Artheon in New York, NY seeks experienced Resident Engineers to lead field oversight on transportation and infrastructure projects across the New York metropolitan area. You’ll coordinate with clients, contractors and design teams to ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of leadership in public infrastructure, a PE license or CCM is preferred, and a proven track record in heavy civil construction and construction management.