Senior Rail Resident Engineer - Civil Construction Lead

Hill International Inc

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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