Resident Engineer

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Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

Michael Baker is seeking a Resident Engineer to join the construction team in Hamilton, NJ! As a Resident Engineer, you’ll serve as the owner’s on‑site representative, overseeing transportation and municipal construction projects from pre‑construction through close‑out—while mentoring teams and partnering closely with clients and contractors.

• Oversee day-to-day construction management and inspection activities on-site, including direct oversight of construction contractor operations.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact, working from the construction site or field office, with a thorough understanding of project plans and specifications. Responsibilities include processing contractor submittals and RFIs, and supervising the Construction Management (CM) team, including inspectors, office staff, schedulers, and subconsultant personnel.
• Lead, manage, and mentor project staff to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, project specifications, and established schedules.
• Chair regular progress meetings; manage change orders and contractor pay applications; resolve field construction issues; and provide consistent, accurate updates to the client. Assist the CM Project Manager with invoice preparation and submittals, including detailed progress reporting.
• Maintain a high level of client satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Coordinate directly with the client’s Project Representatives to support project goals and expectations.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to the Construction Services Department Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering,
• 8+ years of progressive construction inspection experience in a supervisory role, including service as a Resident Engineer on multiple highway and bridge construction projects. Valid client references required. NICET Level IV certification, EIT certification, or New Jersey Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure preferred but not required.
• NJTA, or other major transportation agency projects in New York and/or New Jersey, including construction inspection of bridges, retaining walls, sign structures, and related infrastructure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles.

The approximate compensation range for this position is $140,000 to $180,000. This compensation range is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

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