Construction Resident Engineer

The Construction Resident Engineer will serve as the on-site representative of the project management team, overseeing daily construction activities in New Jersey and ensuring alignment with design specifications, schedules, budgets, and safety standards. This role coordinates with contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory agencies, and supports contract administration processes including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and progress payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the client on-site throughout construction.
• Monitor daily construction activities to support quality assurance and compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards, including the collection of detailed measurements.
• Coordinate with design engineers, construction contractors, inspectors, and program management staff.
• Conduct regular site inspections and lead field meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Review and approve contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and progress payments.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including daily reports, logs, as-builts, photographs, and Correspondence and Documentation of Contractor Performance.
• Identify and mitigate construction-related risks or schedule impacts, escalating critical issues as needed.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA and project-specific requirements.
• Attend project meetings and prepare status reports for senior management and client stakeholders.
• Support environmental, permitting, and regulatory compliance on-site.
• Partner with the Project Manager and/or Billing team for invoicing and Payment Processing, while Monitoring Contract Cost and Schedule.

Required Qualifications

• NJ Professional Engineer License required.
• NJDOT experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision, site engineering, or resident engineering.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Experience working on highway, bridge and/or rail projects.
• Working knowledge of shop drawing review, scheduling, permitting, and inspection requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to team success.
• Experience in large-scale or multi-site program management environments preferred.
• Familiarity with project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, CM/GC, and Design- Build.
• Proficiency in construction management software, including Procore, Primavera P6, and MS Project.
• Strong knowledge of construction codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

Technology & Tools

• Procore
• Primavera P6
• MS Project

Benefits & Compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment.
• Compensation range: USD 80,000 - 95,000 per hourly.
• Compensation: Min $160,000/yr. - Max $195,000.
• The range reflects the Firm’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting.
• Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.

Role Location & Hiring Context

This position is based in Trenton, NJ (onsite) with an immediate need for an Resident Engineer in New Jersey.

About The LiRo Group

The LiRo Group (LiRo-Hill) provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. LiRo-Hill is ranked among the nation’s top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record and is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston, and Edison, NJ. Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc., consolidated a portion of experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients.

Culture

• Collaboration is central to how the organization works.
• The corporate culture is designed to empower employees to share ideas and recognize contributions, supporting each employee in maximizing full potential.