The resident engineer will oversee transportation, infrastructure, and municipal construction projects throughout New Jersey, ensuring quality, safety, schedule, and regulatory compliance. This individual will serve as the owner's representative in the field, coordinating contractors, inspectors, clients, and public agencies while driving successful project delivery from construction start through closeout.
Client Details
Our client is a multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting firm headquartered in New Jersey, providing civil engineering, transportation engineering, environmental services, planning, surveying, municipal engineering, and construction management solutions. The firm partners with public agencies, municipalities, counties, state departments, utilities, and private-sector clients on critical infrastructure and development projects across the region. They have built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, sustainability, and client service. Their collaborative culture provides employees with exposure to challenging projects, professional development opportunities, and long-term career growth.
Description
- Act as the onsite representative for owners and project stakeholders during all phases of construction.
- Oversee daily construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, permits, and contract requirements.
- Coordinate and manage inspection staff, subcontractors, contractors, utility companies, and project stakeholders.
- Review contractor schedules, work plans, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively implement corrective actions when needed.
- Maintain detailed project documentation, including daily reports, inspection logs, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
- Conduct regular site meetings with contractors, owners, and agency representatives.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and project-specific health and safety requirements.
- Verify quantities, track budgets, and assist with cost control and project forecasting.
- Coordinate with design engineers to resolve field issues and construction challenges.
- Review and evaluate construction quality to confirm adherence to plans and specifications.
- Support project closeout activities, punch lists, final inspections, and turnover documentation.
- Interface with municipal, county, and state agencies regarding permitting and regulatory compliance.
- Foster strong client relationships while maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout project execution.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or actively pursuing licensure.
- 5+ years of construction management, construction inspection, resident engineering, or field engineering experience.
- Experience managing roadway, bridge, utility, transportation, site development, or municipal infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of NJDOT, municipal, county, and state construction standards and specifications.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, contract documents, and technical specifications.
- Experience with contractor coordination, schedule review, and project documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage clients, contractors, and agency representatives.
- Proven leadership ability with experience overseeing inspectors and field personnel.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, project management software, and construction documentation systems.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites throughout New Jersey.
Job Offer
- Base salary depending on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company contribution/match.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
- PE license reimbursement and industry certification assistance.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.