Senior Resident Engineer - Highway & Bridge Program Lead

HNTB Corporation; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 151,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation seeks an experienced Resident Engineer to provide program-level leadership for a major I-95 corridor improvement project in the Greater Portland area. You will oversee field management, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with contracts through design, review, and construction procedures.

The role requires leading a team of inspectors and engineers, managing submittals and change orders, and delivering on-time, on-budget outcomes while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 10 years construction experience.
• All jurisdictional certificates.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred; Professional Engineer (PE) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide program-level oversight for a major highway improvement initiative involving multiple contractors and phased construction.
• Lead and manage a team of construction professionals to ensure effective project execution.
• Serve as the primary field representative for the program, coordinating with clients, stakeholders, and agency representatives.
• Coordinate construction activities across concurrent contracts to maintain continuity of operations and minimize travel disruptions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Engineering judgment

Construction field experience

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

HNTB Corporation seeks an experienced Resident Engineer to provide program-level leadership for a major I-95 corridor improvement project in the Greater Portland area. You will oversee field management, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with contracts through design, review, and construction procedures.

The role requires leading a team of inspectors and engineers, managing submittals and change orders, and delivering on-time, on-budget outcomes while maintaining