Resident Engineer Highways & Buildings Construction (35010)

Resident Engineer Buildings - Highway Construction

Location South Hackensack, NJ or East Brunswick, NJ
Department Boswell Highway Construction

Title Resident Engineer Buildings - Highway Construction

About Boswell

Since our founding in 1924, Boswell has evolved into a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving public- and private sector clients. We take pride in delivering quality engineering solutions while fostering a collaborative workplace that supports employee development and professional growth.

About the Position

Boswell is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee construction and inspection activities for highway, infrastructure, commercial, and small-building projects in New Jersey. The successful candidate will provide on-site leadership, oversee inspection activities, coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders, ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and safety standards, and drive successful project execution through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field construction activities for commercial, institutional, municipal, and small-building projects to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensuring construction is performed in accordance with contract documents, project specifications, approved plans, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and adherence to safety and quality requirements.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Identify, document, and proactively resolve construction challenges while coordinating closely with contractors, clients, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders
• Coordinate with owners, municipal agencies, regulatory authorities, and utility representatives to facilitate project execution and compliance.
• Manage substantial completion reviews, and final project closeout documentation.
• Support Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) initiatives and ensure construction activities meet Boswell's standards for safety, quality, and performance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in construction management, resident engineering, construction inspection, contract administration, or building construction oversight.
• Demonstrated success delivering commercial, institutional, municipal, transportation, and small-building construction projects from construction through project closeout.
• Experience supporting projects for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), and/or Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ).
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, building systems, materials, specifications, quality assurance, and contract compliance.
• Working knowledge of applicable New Jersey building codes, transportation agency standards, inspection requirements, and regulatory compliance procedures.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, utility companies, regulatory agencies, design teams, owners, and public-sector stakeholders on complex construction projects.
• Strong project management, organizational, and documentation skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

Boswell prefers candidates with the following experience, license and training:

• New Jersey and/or New York Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience managing projects for NJDOT, NJTA, PANYNJ, NJ Transit, County Agencies, or Municipal Clients
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO, NJDOT Standard Specifications, NJTA procedures, PANYNJ standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize that the best way to provide services of the highest quality is by investing in our employees. Our competitive compensation and benefits include:

• Professional Development and Ongoing Mentoring: Expert training and mentoring through the Boswell Academy, licensed Professional Engineers who still do the work and tuition assistance programs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (LTD and STD)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company paid Certifications and Training
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

The hourly-exempt range below is applicable for the job and location associated with this position. Compensation will vary based on specific relevant experience, education, certifications, skill levels, geographic location and other compensable factors.

• Hourly-Exempt Range: $60.00 - $80.00 / Hour

Boswell accepts applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel postings at any time.

AAP/ EEO/ M/ F/ D/ V Statement

Boswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.