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Construction Resident Engineer/Project Manager

Aecom

The Role

Overview

Lead construction inspection & contract admin for NJ transportation projects

Key Responsibilities

  • progress reporting
  • inspection management
  • submittal review
  • stakeholder coordination
  • safety compliance
  • schedule monitoring

Tasks

-Prepare progress reports, maintain accurate records, and participate in project meetings -Manage daily inspection activities, field staff, and project documentation -Review and process contractor submittals, requests for information, and change orders -Coordinate with NJDOT, NJTA, municipal stakeholders, contractors, and AECOM project management -Serve as the primary representative on-site, overseeing contractor performance and verifying compliance with project plans, specifications, and applicable regulations -Ensure adherence to safety standards and environmental compliance requirements -Monitor project schedule, budget, and quality metrics, proactively addressing issues as they arise

Requirements

  • pe license
  • nicet iv
  • primavera
  • njdot
  • civil engineering
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills -Proficiency with NJDOT and NJTA specifications, policies, and construction administration procedures -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, +6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience -Minimum of 10 years of construction inspection and contract administration experience on transportation projects half of it in the capacity of Resident Engineer -PE License (NJ Preferred) -The ideal candidates will have significant prior experience on New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) projects -NICET Level IV certification in Transportation/Highway Construction -Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey -Familiarity with electronic project management and documentation systems (e.g., Primavera, CapEx, NJDOT Site Manager)

Benefits

-Relocation assistance is not available for this role -Sponsorship is not available for this role, now or in the future

The Company

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

High Performance Logistics

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Modernization

Transportation

Transit and Rail Projects

Highways

Bridges

Aviation Facilities

Facilities Management

Educational Institutions

Healthcare Facilities

Commercial Buildings

Corrections Facilities

Urban and Regional Planning

Building Construction

Oil and Gas Industry

Maritime Facilities

Water Management Systems

Visa Sponsorship

-sponsorship is not available for this role, now or in the future.