Resident Construction Engineer
About The Position
GHD is seeking a Resident Engineer / Construction Manager to serve as the owner's or firm's full-time on-site representative and deliver construction projects on schedule, within budget, to specification, and safely. The position oversees contractors, administers construction contracts, enforces quality and safety standards, and acts as the primary field link among the owner, design team, contractors, and regulatory agencies. The role supervises field inspectors, assistant resident engineers, and field office staff. Responsibilities span contract administration, field oversight and quality, schedule and cost management, safety and compliance, documentation and communication, and project closeout. The position follows a hybrid work model, with three days per week in the office. GHD is a multicultural, equal opportunity employer that encourages individual achievement and recognizes the strength of a diverse workforce. It provides equal employment opportunities to qualified employees and applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of construction experience, including at least 5 years in a resident engineer, construction manager, or field engineering role.
- Working knowledge of construction contracts, specifications, and change management.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or PMP certification.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
- Experience on public works projects, such as DOT, municipal, water/wastewater, or federal projects.
- Familiarity with Procore, Primavera P6, or MS Project, and Bluebeam.
Responsibilities
- Supervise field inspectors, assistant resident engineers, and field office staff.
- Administer the construction contract and enforce plans, specifications, and contract terms.
- Review and process submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders, and track them in logs.
- Evaluate change order requests, negotiate cost and schedule impacts, and recommend approval.
- Verify quantities and review monthly pay applications against work in place.
- Document and help resolve claims, disputes, and differing site conditions.
- Manage daily site activities and inspect work for conformance with plans and specifications.
- Direct the quality assurance program, including materials testing and special inspections.
- Issue non-conformance reports and verify corrective action.
- Interpret drawings in the field and coordinate clarifications with the engineer of record.
- Review the contractor's baseline schedule and monthly updates, and flag delays and recovery needs.
- Track project budget, contingency, and cost forecasts.
- Report progress, risks, and issues to the owner and leadership.
- Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA requirements and site safety plans, and stop unsafe work.
- Ensure compliance with permits, environmental requirements such as SWPPP, and agency conditions.
- Track prevailing wage and DBE/MBE requirements where applicable.
- Maintain daily reports, photo records, meeting minutes, and correspondence files.
- Lead weekly progress meetings with contractors, designers, and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with utilities, agencies, and the public on traffic control and impacts.
- Conduct substantial and final completion inspections and manage punch lists.
- Collect as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, and final releases.
- Support commissioning and turnover to the owner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
