Resident Engineer

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a Resident Engineer to join the construction team in Hamilton, NJ!   As a Resident Engineer, you’ll serve as the owner’s on‑site representative, overseeing transportation and municipal construction projects from pre‑construction through close‑out—while mentoring teams and partnering closely with clients and contractors.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee day-to-day construction management and inspection activities on-site, including direct oversight of construction contractor operations.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact, working from the construction site or field office, with a thorough understanding of project plans and specifications. Responsibilities include processing contractor submittals and RFIs, and supervising the Construction Management (CM) team, including inspectors, office staff, schedulers, and subconsultant personnel.
• Lead, manage, and mentor project staff to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, project specifications, and established schedules.
• Chair regular progress meetings; manage change orders and contractor pay applications; resolve field construction issues; and provide consistent, accurate updates to the client. Assist the CM Project Manager with invoice preparation and submittals, including detailed progress reporting.
• Maintain a high level of client satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Coordinate directly with the client’s Project Representatives to support project goals and expectations.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to the Construction Services Department Manager.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, 
• 8+ years of progressive construction inspection experience in a supervisory role, including service as a Resident Engineer on multiple highway and bridge construction projects. Valid client references required. NICET Level IV certification, EIT certification, or New Jersey Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure preferred but not required.
• NJTA, or other major transportation agency projects in New York and/or New Jersey, including construction inspection of bridges, retaining walls, sign structures, and related infrastructure. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $140,000 to $180,000. This compensation range is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

 

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Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. *There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.