Resident Engineer

The Resident Engineer will perform on-site construction management services for a major railroad construction project in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

• Perform day to day management of construction inspection and office engineering staff and monitor contractor conformance with plans and specifications.
• Supervise schedule reviews, coordinate meetings, review and recommend Change Order approval and payments to Contractors for work performed and address disputes related to the construction contracts.
• Review adherence to quality management program, CPM schedule and budget while meeting milestones.
• Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of constructing projects to passenger and freight railroad standards and codes.
• Experience managing construction inspection and office engineering staff on complex projects.
• Knowledge of staging and phasing construction on active railroads to maintain service during construction.
• Knowledge of building codes, construction specifications for railroad engineering.
• Responsible for safety on the site and monitoring contractor compliance with OSHA requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in construction management, inspection and engineering; preferably on complex rail and transit infrastructure and facilities projects for public agencies and railroads.
• Candidate must have leadership qualities and be capable of supervising construction inspection and office engineering staff.
• Professional Registration as an Engineer is required.
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Rail, catenary, structural, station, and / or facilities experience
• NJ Transit and Amtrak safety training (Will be provided if needed)
• OSHA 10 hr. Training (Will be provided if needed)