Resident Engineer

Trilon Group

Resident Engineer overseeing highway, bridge, and infrastructure construction for Artheon, a civil engineering and consulting firm. Managing inspection teams, contract compliance, safety, documentation, change orders, and stakeholder coordination.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNeptune • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $34 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in heavy highway construction management, including compliance with NJDOT and NJTA design standards, and effective communication of complex technical information. Proficient in managing construction inspection staff, enforcing safety regulations, and ensuring adherence to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

NICET Level IV CertificationHeavy Highway Construction ManagementWork Zone Safety ComplianceConstruction Management SystemsDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Construction InspectionChange Order ManagementContractor Payroll MonitoringDaily Inspection ReportsRFI ManagementSubmittal ReviewMonthly Payment EstimatesEnvironmental ComplianceOSHA RegulationsConstruction Quantities Verification

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

Site ManagerCap Ex

Certifications & Qualifications

NICET Level IV Certification

Industry Keywords

Highway ProjectsBridge ProjectsInfrastructure ProjectsMaintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT)Contract Compliance Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the chief on-site authority for highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects
Manage and direct on-site construction inspection staff and assign daily duties
Enforce client specifications, plans, and contract documents
Monitor work zone safety, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) compliance, and environmental and OSHA regulations
Review and verify construction quantities
Monitor contractor payrolls
Maintain daily inspection reports, RFIs, submittal, and project logs
Ensure contractors meet Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) workforce and training goals
Manage change orders, evaluate claims, and process monthly payment estimates
Liaise with agencies, design teams, contractors, utility companies, and the public
Convey complex technical information effectively to clients and team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

NICET Level IV certification or 10+ years of experience in heavy highway construction management
Familiarity with NJDOT or NJTA design standards
Familiarity with construction management systems such as Site Manager or Cap Ex
Familiarity with internal Contract Compliance procedures
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to convey complex technical information effectively to clients and team members
Knowledge of work zone safety, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT), environmental, and OSHA requirements
Experience with construction quantities, contractor payrolls, daily inspection reports, RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, and monthly payment estimates
Knowledge of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) workforce and training goals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Prescription coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Educational assistance program
Paid time off
Parental leave
Competitive compensation package