Resident Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

During the Design Phase:

• Conduct thorough reviews of drawings, specifications, and estimates to ensure alignment with all required guidelines.

• Evaluate project timelines for feasibility in accordance with client-established milestones.

• Lead constructability assessments to proactively identify challenges.

• Provide commentary and evaluation of project work plans to ensure alignment with technical and operational goals.

• Participate in safety-focused pre-construction discussions for each project to support safe project execution.

During the Construction Phase:

• Deliver expert technical oversight to resolve construction and contract-related challenges.

• Attend and contribute to project pre-construction conferences and ongoing progress meetings.

• Maintain an active on-site presence to verify compliance with approved plans, standards, and safety practices.

• Submit detailed daily or weekly progress logs capturing all significant on-site activities.

• Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date Resident Engineer’s log for final record submission.

• Evaluate the general contractor’s (GC) quality assurance procedures and schedule deliverables.

• Review contractor two-week lookahead schedules and participate in weekly construction meetings.

• Assess and comment on contractor pay applications for accuracy and performance tracking.

• Coordinate project execution closely with operational stakeholders and internal facility teams.

• Monitor efforts by the GC to mitigate public impacts and maintain operational efficiency.

• Verify contractor compliance with agency coordination, permitting, and internal departmental requirements.

• Ensure all construction activities maintain up-to-date as-built documentation.

• Respond effectively to on-site emergencies and coordinate incident management in collaboration with contractors and emergency teams.

Additional Duties:

• Participate in punch list development and final acceptance procedures.

• Regularly meet with contractors to address project concerns and interpret contract standards.

• Perform additional duties in support of project completion and operational handover as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of construction-related experience within transportation, utilities, or facilities environments, preferably including work at operational airports or similarly regulated sites.

• Demonstrated experience managing design and construction inspection processes for civil infrastructure.

Required Certifications & Expertise:

• Valid unrestricted driver’s license (except for corrective lenses).

• Ability to pass a background screening and obtain a facility-specific security badge.

• Certification for airfield driving and aerodrome operations.

• Familiarity with Massachusetts building codes and controlled substances testing compliance.

• Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (preferred but not mandatory).

• Experience leading CM services across complex capital programs, including staff and inspection teams.

• Proficiency in construction management using web-based tools and technologies.

Technical and Environmental Proficiencies:

• Comfort working in airport and construction environments, including exposure to outdoor weather, confined spaces, mechanical equipment, noise, dust, and industrial chemicals.

• Physical capacity to lift up to 20 pounds, walk or stand for extended periods, and perform field tasks including bending, stooping, and crawling.

• Visual and auditory capability to interpret plans, operate communication tools, and monitor construction activity.

Work Schedule & Equipment:

• Must be available for 40-hour workweeks and on-call support for construction-related emergencies year-round.

• Equipment utilized includes tablets, iPads, radios, engineering software, charts, and on-site vehicles.

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.