Resident Engineer

Hill International is seeking a Resident Engineer in Central New Jersey who can lead and oversee transportation construction management activities for major highway, complex bridge, and marine construction projects.

• 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
• Registration as a Professional Engineer and/or an active 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

Depending upon your employment status, Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

• 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