Senior Resident Engineer – Roadway & Public Works

Kleinfelder, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 132,442 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder Construction Services in San Diego seeks experienced Resident Engineers to support current and future transportation/public works projects. You will supervise inspection teams, manage field operations, and ensure compliance with contract documents while coordinating with clients and agencies.

Candidates should have a track record as a Resident Engineer on roadway projects, a BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• California PE license preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and personable with strong learning ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the construction of transportation and/or public works projects.
• Provide Resident Engineering services for roadway resurfacing, paving, and asphalt concrete overlays, including oversight of grading, paving operations, compaction, QC and acceptance testing.
• Lead daily/weekly activities of Assistant Resident Engineers, inspection staff, and QA personnel.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports; lead progress meetings with stakeholders as needed.
• Coordinate utility relocations with appropriate agencies and ensure contract compliance.
• Review and approve contractor payments, schedules, and change orders; manage project closeout.

Skills

Collaborative environment

Independent decision making

Coordination with agencies

Civil components knowledge

Reading plans & specs

Caltrans policies & specs

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Client relations

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

California PE license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kleinfelder Construction Services in San Diego seeks experienced Resident Engineers to support current and future transportation/public works projects. You will supervise inspection teams, manage field operations, and ensure compliance with contract documents while coordinating with clients and agencies.

Candidates should have a track record as a Resident Engineer on roadway projects, a BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and strong communication skills.