Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Resident Engineer

Construction ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeBerlin, NJ, USA$65 - $85 /hrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information to clients and team members effectively.
Either a NICET Level IV certification or 10+ years of experience in heavy highway construction management.
Familiarity with New Jersey Department of Transportation or New Jersey Turnpike Authority design standards, construction management systems such as Site Manager or Cap Ex, and internal contract compliance procedures.
One to three years of previous New Jersey Department of Transportation Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer experience.
One to two years of Site Manager experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the chief on-site authority for highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects.
Ensure the contractor executes the project strictly in accordance with client specifications, plans, and contract documents.
Manage and direct on-site construction inspection staff, assign daily duties, and monitor field performance.
Monitor work zone safety, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic compliance, and adherence to environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
Review and verify construction quantities, monitor contractor payrolls, and maintain logs for daily inspection reports, requests for information, and submittals.
Ensure contractors meet Disadvantaged Business Enterprise workforce and training goals by reviewing and forwarding required forms.
Manage the change order process, evaluate claims, and process monthly payment estimates.
Act as liaison between the agency, design teams, contractors, utility companies, and the public.

Desired Qualifications

New Jersey Department of Transportation Office Engineer experience above Site Manager experience is preferred.

Artheon is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Resident Engineer to join our team in Berlin, NJ. The Resident Engineer serves as the chief on-site authority for highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include managing field inspection teams, enforcing contract plans and specifications, overseeing project safety and traffic control, and handling daily contract administration.

About Artheon

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

On-Site Field Management

Contract Enforcement: Ensures the contractor executes the project strictly in accordance with client specifications, plans, and contract documents.
Inspection Supervision: Manages and directs the on-site construction inspection staff, assigning daily duties and monitoring field performance.
Safety & Traffic: Monitors work zone safety, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) compliance, and adherence to environmental and OSHA regulations.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information to clients and team members effectively.

Contract & Document Administration

Project Documentation: Reviews and verifies construction quantities, monitors contractor payrolls, and maintains logs for daily inspection reports, RFIs, and submittals.
Contract Compliance: Ensures contractors meet Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) workforce and training goals by reviewing and forwarding required forms.
Cost Tracking: Manages the change order process, evaluates claims, and processes monthly payment estimates.
Stakeholder Coordination: Acts as the liaison between the agency, design teams, contractors, utility companies, and the public.

Qualifications: requires either a NICET Level IV certification or 10+ years of experience in heavy highway construction management.
System Proficiency: Familiarity with NJDOT or NJTA design standards, Construction Management systems (like Site Manager or Cap Ex), and internal Contract Compliance procedures.
Previous NJDOT RE/ARE experience of 1-3 years.
Site Manager experience 1-2 years.
NJDOT Office Engineer above site manager experience is preferred as well. (Smaller RE Projects do not typically have Office Engineers, so the RE is responsible for all aspects of running the Project)

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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