Construction Resident Engineer

The Construction Resident Engineer serves as the client’s on-site representative for major NYSDOT highway and bridge/roadway construction projects. This role focuses on daily oversight, compliance, and coordination across contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory stakeholders, while supporting documentation and contract administration throughout delivery.

Location and Salary

• Location: Bronx, NY (onsite)
• Compensation: USD 200,000 - 225,000 per year

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction supervision, site engineering, or resident engineering
• Familiarity with managing projects in highly populated areas, including the NYC metropolitan area
• Experience working on highway, bridge and/or rail projects
• Experience in large-scale or multi-site program management environments preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the client’s on-site representative during construction
• Monitor daily construction activities to support quality assurance and compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards, including gathering detailed measurements
• Coordinate with design engineers, construction contractors, inspectors, and program management staff
• Conduct regular site inspections and lead field meetings with stakeholders
• Review and approve contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and progress payments
• Maintain accurate documentation, including daily reports, logs, as-builts, photographs, and correspondence and documentation of contractor performance
• Identify and mitigate construction-related risks or delays; escalate critical issues when necessary
• Enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA and project-specific requirements
• Participate in project meetings and prepare status reports for senior management and client stakeholders
• Ensure environmental, permitting, and regulatory compliance on-site
• Work with the Project Manager and/or Billing team for invoicing and Payment Processing, while monitoring contract cost and schedule

Required License and Qualifications

• NY Professional Engineer License required
• NYSDOT or NYCDOT experience required
• Ability to supervise staff
• Working knowledge of shop drawing review, scheduling, and permitting and inspection requirements
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting overall team success
• Familiarity with project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, CM/GC, and Design-Build
• Strong knowledge of construction codes, safety regulations, and industry standards
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills

Agency and Industry Experience

• Experience working with multiple agencies, including NYCDEP, NYSDOT, NYCDEC, MTA, and NYCDOT-OCMC

Technologies

• Procore
• Primavera P6
• MS Project

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment
• Compensation: Min $200,000/yr. - Max $225,000/yr.

Culture

• Belief in the power of collaboration
• Focus on a corporate culture that empowers employees to share ideas and ensures contributions are valued
• Commitment to enabling employees to maximize their potential