Resident Engineer

Trilon Group

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

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeEast Brunswick • 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, ensuring compliance with NJDOT or NJTA design standards, and effectively managing contractor performance and safety regulations. Proficient in contract administration, construction inspection, and communication of complex technical information.

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NICET Level IV CertificationHeavy Highway Construction ManagementContract AdministrationWork Zone Safety ComplianceConstruction Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Construction InspectionChange Orders ManagementClaims EvaluationPayment Estimates ProcessingRFI ManagementSubmittal Logs MaintenanceEnvironmental Regulations KnowledgeOSHA Regulations KnowledgeMPT Compliance KnowledgeContract Compliance Procedures Familiarity

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

Site ManagerCap Ex

Certifications & Qualifications

NICET Level IV Certification

Industry Keywords

NJDOT Design StandardsNJTA Design StandardsConstruction ManagementHeavy Highway ConstructionWork Zone Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure contractors execute projects in accordance with client specifications, plans, and contract documents
Manage and direct on-site construction inspection staff and assign daily duties
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, RFI, and submittal logs
Ensure DBE workforce and training goals are met by reviewing and forwarding required forms
Manage change orders, evaluate claims, and process monthly payment estimates
Liaise between 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, MPT compliance, environmental regulations, and OSHA regulations
Experience with contract administration, construction inspection, change orders, claims, payment estimates, RFIs, and submittals

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