Senior Rail Resident Engineer - Civil Construction Lead

Hill International Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Hill International in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Resident Engineer to oversee heavy civil infrastructure projects. The role focuses on contract administration, safety, field inspections, and change management across rail-related works.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction management, 5+ years supervisory experience, and a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree. PE or CCM preferred; valid driver's license required. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years in construction management of heavy civil engineering projects.
• Approximately 5+ years of supervisory experience in heavy civil infrastructure construction.
• Experience as a Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or Project Manager on rail projects.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer and/or Certified Construction Manager preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Administer the construction contract and review work for compliance with specifications.
• Review work progress for contract compliance and progress reporting.
• Identify and prepare change orders to resolve conflicts and improvements.
• Ensure job site safety and observe contractor operations and traffic conditions.
• Perform field inspections and determine compliance with plans and specs.
• Prepare reports and maintain project records and field quantities for payments.
• Document as-built conditions and prepare contract change orders.
• Review CPM schedule and mitigate project risks.
• Complete daily diary of activities and discussions with the Senior Construction Manager.
• Assist in resolution of contractor disputes and prepare draft claim reports.

Skills

Project leadership

Contract administration

Field inspections

CPM scheduling

Safety oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

Hill International in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Resident Engineer to oversee heavy civil infrastructure projects. The role focuses on contract administration, safety, field inspections, and change management across rail-related works.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction management, 5+ years supervisory experience, and a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree. PE or CCM preferred; valid driver's license required. Competitive benefits offered.