Resident Engineer

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
• Oversees project controls including checking contractors' controls and coordinating schedules, reviews constructors schedule.
• Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
• Implements the firm's project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives. Identifies and resolves non-compliant work.
• Provides interpretation and enforcement of contract plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
• Confirms change order requests, develops estimates, negotiates costs, and writes change orders.
• Provides cost control on projects and quality control within discipline.
• May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of construction staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Construction Oversight & Field Leadership:
• Lead HNTB's construction management presence supervising contractors, inspectors, and field engineers to ensure work meets client plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Serve as HNTB's on‑site representative, maintaining strong professional relationships with client personnel, contractors, and local partners.
• Identify risks early and provide clear, well‑documented recommendations that protect the client and the firm.
• Inspections, Compliance & Quality Assurance:
• Oversee inspection activities and verify materials, workmanship, and documentation in accordance with client standards and HNTB quality procedures.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting using client and HNTB systems.
• Project Management & Delivery Support:
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and progress; elevate issues proactively and collaborate with HNTB PMs to maintain project health.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, representing HNTB's commitment to client service.
• Documentation & Risk Management
• Maintain thorough project records, including inspection reports, correspondence, change documentation, and quality logs.
• Apply HNTB's risk‑management practices to ensure defensible, audit‑ready documentation.
• Team Development & Mentorship
• Lead, mentor, and develop HNTB inspectors and field engineers, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and growth‑oriented team culture.
• Support onboarding, training, and performance feedback for Construction Services staff.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 10 years construction related experience.
• All jurisdictional certificates.
• Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, clie

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