Resident Engineer; VDOT

Overview

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. (M&J) is a quality provider of multi-discipline engineering and construction management services with a focus on “Innovative and State-of-the Art Solutions”. We specialize in providing full-service construction management, CE&I and design services for a full spectrum of industries encompassing construction projects for heavy highway roadway, bridge, railroad, tunnel, airport, seaport and marine, commercial and institutional building facilities, ITS, mechanical, electrical, environmental, water, sewer, utility, as well as design-build services for both new infrastructure and renovation projects.

M&J proudly serves a broad range of clients, including federal and state agencies, local municipalities, private owners, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Since its inception in 2004, the M&J Company has steadily evolved its business and built a diverse and dedicated employee force of over 300, fostered by a culture that serves to attract, retain, and develop a workforce that is inclusive and representative of the communities that we serve. M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affi­… (rest of paragraph unchanged)

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to inspect monitors and inspect highway, roadway, structure, and bridge construction and maintenance projects. Operating under varying levels of supervision—ranging from entry‑level workforce development roles to independent Lead Inspectors—this position ensures contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, and agency standards (such as VDOT) to deliver a safe, high‑quality transportation system.

Salary: $115,000–$180,000, commensurate with experience.

Apply through this site or send resume to

• Act as the owner’s senior representative for assigned projects.
• Lead and guide Construction Managers, Inspectors, and other project staff in administering construction and maintenance contracts
• Leads and holds key project related meetings
• Involved in planning and executing project engineering decisions, including change orders or supplemental agreements
• Reviews financial processes, transactions, and documentation
• Ensure construction contract requirements are being met by contractor and consultants
• Oversees project budget and schedule, project management and documentation, all project submittals and all formal project correspondence, project quality, and communication
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support successful project delivery.

• Roadway, structure, traffic engineering, construction methods, procedures, practices, plans, specifications, and contracts
• VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Engineering design for roadways, structures, and drainage as related to highway design and construction
• Contract development and project management processes
• Schedules, claims avoidance, claims mitigation, cost estimating and reporting
• Materials used and performance, environmental, legal, and safety responsibilities related to construction of transportation facilities
• The resident engineer is expected to be proficient with the following skills:
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various senior stakeholders/constituents
  • Effective task and time management
  • Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft office suite software and all construction management software systems used by the Department
• The resident engineer is expected to have the ability to:
  • Apply engineering planning and principles to a variety of projects and interpret roadway and bridge plans, specifications, and contracts
  • Conduct construction related submittal reviews
  • Prepare technical, financial, administrative, and explanatory correspondence
  • Apply engineering planning and project scheduling principles to a variety of projects
  • Conduct constructability and bid ability reviews, and cost and schedule analysis
  • Supervise and manage employee work groups

Minimum requirements

• Hold and maintain a Virginia Professional…