Senior Resident Engineer

HNTB Corporation; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 199,000 - 346,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking a seasoned project leadership professional to oversee field contract management and coordination on large, complex infrastructure programs. You will serve as the on-site liaison among clients, company personnel, and contractors to ensure design integrity and contractual compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 12+ years of relevant experience, and jurisdictional certificates; PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• All jurisdictional certificates required.
• PE certification preferred or required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and fee quotation and assist in technical proposals and contracts.
• Monitor contractor progress and compare with schedule; resolve technical field issues.
• Lead development and execution of the project management plan; manage submittals and change orders.
• Coordinate with client, architects, and engineers to ensure conformance to plans and specs.
• Provide cost control, risk management, and business development support for mega projects.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Contract administration

Schedule coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Jurisdictional certificates

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for overall field contract management, administration and coordination on large projects or programs of a diverse and complex nature. Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating construction engineering assignments. Responsible for monitoring assigned staff to determine that the contractor's activities are monitored and controlled in accordance with design specifications and contractual requirements. Acts as on-site liaison between Client, Company Personnel and Contractor in resolution of project issues. Acts as a specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles, techniques, and procedures for an assigned area of responsibility. Analyzes complex construction/design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures and consults with design engineering personnel. Represents projects at meetings and conferences. Typically responsible for running projects of $20M or greater in construction value and key role in mega project pursuits.

What You'll Do

Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA). Coordinates project activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs. Prepares Summary Inspection Report of Daily activities. Monitors contractor progress and compares with the reviewed progress schedule. Resolves technical field issues and coordinates with Architects and Engineers for timely and accurate responses to requests for information. Oversees project controls including checking contractors’ controls, coordination of schedule, and reviewing constructors schedule. Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements. Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives. Identifies and resolves non-compliant work. Provides interpretation and enforcement of contract plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements. Confirms change order requests, develops estimates, negotiates costs, and writes change orders. Provides cost control on projects and quality control within discipline. Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for mini-mega, mega, or super mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community. May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of construction staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession. Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience. All jurisdictional certificates.

Preferred Qualifications

Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined or large/complex projects. Identifying and handling risk and change management independently. Leading large teams inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants. Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects. Leading HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project. Serving as the lead interface with the client. Deploying talent to other projects and developing successors to work with same client on other work.

What We Prefer

15 Years of relevant NJDOT or NJTA experience. Professional Engineer (PE), or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level IV. TCC, SAT, ACI, CCTC Certification.

Additional Information

Locations: Newark, NJ, Parsippany, NJ (Fairfield). The approximate pay range for New Jersey is $198,656.54 - $346,183.07. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $180,596.86 - $360,607.36. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.

Notice to third-party agencies

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work