Senior Resident Engineer - Highway & Bridge (PE Licensed)

H&H; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional work environment

EOE policy

Job summary

H&H Construction Services is seeking a Resident Engineer with a Professional Engineer license for multiple inspection projects on movable and fixed bridges across Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey. The role requires strong field leadership and on-site oversight in a demanding infrastructure environment.

The successful candidate will manage inspection staff, ensure safety and quality, review submittals and change orders, and coordinate with contractors and NJTA representatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey preferred; NICET Level IV with equivalent highway construction experience considered.
• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in highway or heavy civil construction, including resident engineering, field inspection, and construction oversight.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site representative overseeing all construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, and NJTA standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to inspection staff, including assignment of duties, performance oversight, and quality control of field activities.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedule progress, and adherence to project milestones; identify risks and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Administer construction contracts, including review and approval of submittals, RFIs, change orders, and payment applications.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, traffic control requirements, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate daily with contractors, design teams, NJTA representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve field issues and maintain project continuity.
• 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, final documentation, and turnover to the owner.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

CPM scheduling tools

Job description

H&H Construction Services is seeking a Resident Engineer with a Professional Engineer license for multiple inspection projects on movable and fixed bridges across Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey. The role requires strong field leadership and on-site oversight in a demanding infrastructure environment.

The successful candidate will manage inspection staff, ensure safety and quality, review submittals and change orders, and coordinate with contractors and NJTA representatives.