Senior Transportation Construction Lead

Hill International Inc; Roebling (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hill International in Central New Jersey seeks a Resident Engineer to lead transportation construction management for major highway, bridge, and marine projects. You will administer contracts, ensure compliance, and provide program leadership on large design-build programs over $500M.

The role requires a PE license and 10+ years in heavy civil construction, with tied-arch bridge experience preferred. On-site work daily in Bristol Township, PA or Florence Township, NJ, with comprehensive Hill

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in construction management of heavy civil engineering projects, specifically major highway and complex bridge structures; tied arch bridge experience required, marine construction experience preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer and/or NICET Level IV Highway Construction certification required.
• Rutgers Traffic Control Coordination (TCC), American Concrete Institute (ACI) and/or OSHA 10/30 certifications preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must work on-site daily in Bristol Township, PA and/or Florence Township, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Administer the construction contract and review work for compliance with all governing specifications.
• Provide program and construction management leadership for large-scale design-build projects, including complex, high-profile infrastructure projects exceeding $500M in value.
• Review work progress for compliance with the contract documents.
• Proactively review the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and/or prepare change orders needed to resolve conflicts and/or recommend improvements.
• Ensure safety on the jobsite by observing contractor operations and traffic conditions, making recommendations, and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Apply PTC, PennDOT, NJTA and/or NJDOT construction management and inspection procedures to ensure compliance with agency requirements.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate and complete project records.
• Prepare contract change orders for making alterations, deviations, additions to, or deletions from the plans and specifications to ensure proper completion and construction.
• Review CPM schedule and identify and mitigate project risks.
• Lead high-pressure coordination meetings with public officials, contractors, and public utility companies.
• Assist in the resolution and response to contractor disputes in a timely manner.
• Prepare draft claim reports when required.
• Utilize heavy-highway construction management software, including CapEx, Site Manager, e-Builder, and FACS to track project progress, manage documentation, and support construction oversight activities.
• Manage and support projects funded through FHWA programs, ensuring compliance with federal requirements and regulations.

Skills

PE Registration

NICET Level IV Highway Construction

OSHA 10/30

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

CapEx

Site Manager

e-Builder

FACS

Job description

Hill International in Central New Jersey seeks a Resident Engineer to lead transportation construction management for major highway, bridge, and marine projects. You will administer contracts, ensure compliance, and provide program leadership on large design-build programs over $500M.

The role requires a PE license and 10+ years in heavy civil construction, with tied-arch bridge experience preferred. On-site work daily in Bristol Township, PA or Florence Township, NJ, with comprehensive Hill